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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
3
Community briefs report a broken arm for Mollie Coffey and election irregularities in Ashe County. Updates cover courthouse chatter, travel for legal matters, weather remarks, farming optimism, and local social events. Deputies note improved health after a shooting incident and trial plans for suspects.
A Salisbury press column endorses Blackburn for Speaker of the North Carolina House, cites strong credentials and calls for his selection over Kluttz. It notes alleged rural route mail inducements to vote for Blackburn and hints at broader campaign strategies and regional tensions. The piece also mentions upcoming novels by Tom Dixon Jr and fraud claims in the Tenth District by Moody, who vows to contest if fraud is found.
Obituary notes the death of Rev George W Ivey in Caldwell county after a lifetime of Methodist preaching. He collapsed from indigestion the prior Sunday but had continued ministering in the pulpit until his death Friday. He was known as Uncle Ivey, a pioneer circuit rider with steadfast faith and care for others.
F A Linney of Boone and N Will will practice in the courts of their counties and surrounding counties. They offer prompt attention to the collection of claims and all other business of a legal nature.
Look Here Friends. A dollar saved is a dollar mad. For sixty days Johnson & Robbins at Shull's Mills offer prices you must see to believe. Calicoes 5 cents, sugar at 1 dollar per 16 pounds, granulated sugar 1 dollar per 17 pounds, soap 2 cakes 5 cents, coffee 10-12 cents per pound, shoes hats pants and more at cost or less. They boast a twelve year oil market experience and promise to pay top prices for wool and cattle. May 8.
Spencer Blackburn announces retirement from politics and intends to devote time to practicing law. The move is seen as satisfactory to the public, but raises questions about the administration's next steps.
A mortgage sale by the State of North Carolina, via guardian A J Critcher, seeks to satisfy a judgment of 2539.71 plus interest and costs. The land, 300 acres more or less in Boone Township, Watauga County, bound by Jacob Mast heirs and various landmarks, will be sold at the Lenoir court house door on Monday November 24, 1902, between 12 and 2 P.M. The deed describes a long chain of land corners and natural features ending at the beginning point. The notice is dated Sept 1, 1902, and signed J W McCall Clerk of Superior Court C S C.
Qualified as administrator L HMicuat of Hamilton Clawson deceased in Watauga County North Carolina asks all claimants to present claims within twelve months or be barred. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly. L H Micuat Administrator dated October 6 with week designation.
Almeda Bolinger, my wife, abandoned me on August 29, 1902, I will not be responsible for any debts she contracts. All persons warned that said debts will not be recognized or paid by me. Thie September 29, 1902. L. Bouncers.
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