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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

3

Subscription Rates Raise for One Year and Shorter Plans

The notice lists subscription pricing: one year, six months, and three months. No additional terms or dates are provided in readable text.

White supremacy champion speaks at county rally

In Boone a large crowd heard Hon. C. B. Aycock outline white supremacy and constitutional amendment support. The event featured Morganton brass band music, praise for Aycock, and calls for his governorship amid Republican efforts to counter turnout. Attendees included local figures and farmers, with emphasis on eastern North Carolina issues and Reconstruction-era protectable rights.

C. B. Aycock Morganton W. C. Fielda Sam Patterson Wilmington North Carolina

The Eclipse Observed Across North Carolina

Scholars from the north to Europe watched a total solar eclipse from North Carolina noting the event aids science and that another total eclipse will not occur here for eighteen years. The article explains the eclipse mechanics and historical beliefs, reflecting on human awe and the beauty of the natural world.

North Europe North Carolina

Undertaker Ad Offers Full Funeral Furnishings and Medical Skills

A St. Louis undertaker advertises readiness to furnish all necessities for a first class funeral and is described as evidently a doctor as well as an undertaker, indicating dual professional roles.

St. Louis

Sixty Days Bargain Sale In Watauga County

For sixty days the store in Watauga offers deep cuts across all lines. Shoes include 1090 pairs from 25e to 3.00 per pair. groceries feature Arbuckle coffee at 12 percent, green coffee 10 pounds for a dollar, 18 pounds of sugar for a dollar, and soda at 25 cents. Dress goods include silks, cashmeres, worsteds with waterproofs at 40 cents per yard. Clothing and domestic goods priced to beat any county. Highest prices paid for country produce and young stock in exchange for goods. February 14 Amantha.

Watauga Arbuckle

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Credited For Piles Cure

A testimonial from W. J. Baxter of North Brook North Carolina claims relief after fifteen years of piles following use of two boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The note warns to beware of counterfeits and mentions Coffey Bros Phillips and son.

DeWitt W. J. Baxter North Brook N.C Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son

Watch Maker and Jeweler J W Bryan Relocates

Notice announces J W Bryan watch maker and jeweler has moved from the hotel to the Green house beyond Blackburns store. Calls for customers to repair watches clocks and sewing machines, with mail work receiving special attention and all work guaranteed. Signed J W Bryan.

J. W. Bryan Green House Blackburns

Sale of Holsclaw land in Cove Creek district

By decree of the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina approved May 12 1900 I will sell at the courthouse door in Boone on Monday June 25 1900 to the highest cash bidder a 22 acre tract on Cove Creek adjoining N L Mast B S Mel Bride E F Bingham and others land allotted to Hillie Holsclaw Hogins in the Holsclaw lands and over between 12 noon and 8 p m.

Superior Court Watauga Lounty N.C Court House Boone Said County Hana Cove Creek N. L. Mast Mel Bride E. F. Bingham Hillie Holsclaw Hogins B. L. Holsclaw

Real estate tax sale in Wa tauga County North Carolina 1899

W H Calaway Shiff bought at tax sale in Wa tauga County North Carolina on September 6 1899 several parcels: a Blow ing Rock town lot in Sowee Chamberlain s name for 1897 taxes a Blow ing Rock lot in Jesse Harris s name for 1898 taxes a Blow ing Rock lot in Jane Harris s name for 1898 taxes a 45 acre tract in Boone Town ship on Brushy Fork headwaters of Cove Creek for 1897 taxes a 50 acre tract in Jonathan Adams s name for 1897 and 1898 taxes a 100 acre tract in Blue Ridge township in Nu ah Webster s name for 1896 97 98 taxes. Redemption expires September 6 1900 and if not redeemed sheriff s deeds will be issued. April 24 1900 FE B Millier purchaser.

Watauga North Carolina W. H. Calaway Shiff Towit Blowing Rock Sowee Chamberlain Jesse Harris Nu‘ah Webster Blue Ridge Township B. Millier Porehaser

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