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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
A solemn wartime prayer from Manufacturers Record asking divine mercy and strength for soldiers heading to battle. It pleads for protection for loved ones at home and frames sacrifice as following the example of Christ, with faith that men lay down their lives so others may live. It invokes God, country, and civilization in a global struggle.
A 1917 World War I letter from Major A Suppex Excisa of the 88th Battalion Can Inf to Mr and Mrs Henderson Joines expresses deep sympathy for their son Private E James 261146. It notes he was killed instantly while out with a scout, body moved to a rear military cemetery, and a cross will be erected with his name and battalion. Personal effects will be sent directly. The note also references a card from Lord Derby conveying the king and queen’s sympathy.
Prominent banker W L Alexander of Charlotte has bought seven hundred acres near Blowing Rock extending to the upper Johns River. He plans a palatial summer home and extensive roadways modeled after the Cone estate. Engineer E W Cole will survey the estate roads after finishing work in Lenoir.
Hackett resident Mr J E Watson traveled last Friday to Stony Fork to visit his father Mr I E Watson after his crop failed this year. He stopped for supplies including canned goods and dried fruit before returning.
Local women suffer back and head pains from constant toil and bending. Dean’s Kidney Pills are praised by Mrs. C L Sockwell of Mulberry Street North Wilkesboro for curing dull kidney pains after overexertion. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Dr Little moved a herd of cattle and mules to Pond Bottom farm for winter feed. Mrs Maggie Taylor Warden arrived from Charlotte to visit kin. Wade Beach moves to Bluff City Town, exempt from military service due to dependants. J D Bryan in Bristol reports poor health and weight loss. Rev Lee Norris, formerly of Sande, rests with relatives in Watagua and Ashe counties while keeping some ministry plans. Ben Isaacs of Red Jacket West Virginia examined by local board. accompanied by sister Mary Isaacs. recently bought a farm for 2500. Private Ed Hodges on five day furlough from Camp Sevier. praises treatment and notes water quality. Jesse Robbins and family relocate from East Boone to Poplar Grove. Robbins recovering from serious illness and fever leg. hopes move proves best.
In the case of Lo Ne Edmisten charged with murder, the court found the defendant insane at the time of the act. She is ordered committed to the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane until discharged by order of the Court. Doctors testified to unsound mind. testimonies from Sheriff Thompson and her husband supported the mental condition. Local defense retained by Johns Puett Banta after the Parker parents petition. An aeroplane sighting near Taylorsville sparked speculation about war models or fair demonstrations, with no fatal German raid reported.
In hot weather families face summer complaint and the need for prompt treatment. I P Scott of Scotaville New York credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapid relief during a severe attack five years ago and notes his family has since seen similar results.
The undersigned administrator, W. D. Hampton, appointed for the estate of Emanuel Hampton deceased, warns all claimants to present their claims by October 18, 1918 or be barred from recovery. All debtors are urged to settle promptly. Dated September 19, 1917.
Families keep Juin's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home as a practical cure for common ailments. The ad urges buyers to ask anyone who has used it about its reliability and value as a safe investment amid frequent stomach troubles.
Barah Coffey widow of A J Coffey and others named as Coffey heirs. By order of the Superior Court the land described will be sold to the highest bidder November 1 1917 at 1 pm at the Boone court house door. Property is bounded by Boone Fork Lauder Co W 8 Whiting Roby Coffey Gwyn Coffey Rufus Coffey and Rufon Baldwin. Sale subject to Sarah Coffey dower. Dated Sept 19 1917. T B Binghayw commissioner
Muscle soreness from unusual work or exercise can cause stiffness and crippling pain. Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief, penetrating without rubbing, and cleans without staining skin. A clear liquid for rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises stiffness backache and all external pain. At your druggist 25e.
Notice is given that by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 25 1916 securing 644.04 dollars to W E Johnson as trustee and recorded in book 8 page 416 the power of sale will be exercised November 5 1917 at 1 pm at the Boone NC courthouse to satisfy the debt with interest and costs. The property lies in Elk Town La Watauga County containing about 35 acres described by metes and bounds adjacent to Joseph Sanders heirs Newton Greer and others.
In Watauga county North Carolina the 1917 notice states James I Teague sues Sarah Teague for divorce from bonds of matrimony. The defendant must appear at the next term of Watauga Superior Court on the 28th day after the first Monday in the term and answer or demur to the complaint or the plaintiff will seek relief. Shie Sept 3 1917. W D Farthing S O F A Linney Plaintiff s Att y
Farm for sale half a mile from Butler on 77 acres with 45 acres river bottom in good state of cultivation. Bottom land yields 40 to 75 bushels corn per acre and 15 to 20 wheat. upland yields 80 to 50 bushels of corn, 40 acres new land tended one to two years. All cleared except 8 acres. Two houses on property. one $3,000 and a five room dwelling with various outbuildings. Watered by wells springs and Watauga River. Will feed 75 head cattle. offer valid two weeks. H M Wagner Butler Tenn Oct 24 21-
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