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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
8
The report from the Bureau of Vital Statistics shows 96 violent deaths in August due to accidents and homicides. Homicides were 19, auto accidents 29, with other causes including drowning 22 and rail accidents 11. July births outpaced deaths, but August totals were not complete.
T H Coffey administrator of E S Coffey dec eased of Watauga County North Carolina invites all claimants to present claims by September 15 1926 or be barred. All debts should be paid promptly. This 15th day of Sept 1925.
Notice details two mortgage foreclosures in Watauga County dated 1924 and 1925. First involves F. C. Ward mortgage on Hodges property in Meat Camp and Cove Creek townships with 116 poles and multiple tracts totaling about 106.84 acres. Second involves R. C. Rivers and D. J. Cottrell mortgage on Blair property near Morris line in the same county, describing a one acre tract. Sales set for October 5 and October 5 1925 respectively at Boone courthouse door and 11 am to 2 pm.
North Carolina Watauga County records show Sallie Norris declares her last will and testament on August 7 1924. She appoints L A Green as executor and directs debts be paid, burial arrangements, a $100 share for Eliza Stansberrys children, and rest of estate to nephew Jere mee Greene. The document is certified by Clerk A W Smith on August 8 1925 as a true copy.
Ruth Pennell by her next friend Q B Cannon sues Ira Pennell in Watauga NC Superior Court. A summons issued Sept 5 1925 requiring appearance Sept 19 1925. Action seeks divorce and states failure to answer will grant relief.
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