Judge Councill to retire from Superior Court bench
The Watauga Democrat notes that Judge W B Councill will not seek reelection next year and that Lawrence Wakefield of Kenoir will run to succeed him. The Landmark fears a loss to the state but hints that L D Lowe of Banner Elk may again contest the nomination for the bench in North Carolina.
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W. B.councill
Lawrence Wakefield
Kenoir
Councill
North Carolina
Watauga
L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk
Bristol Reopens Saloons After 18 Months Dry Spell
Bristol Virginia resumes alcohol service with twelve saloons now open and more planned. licenses cost 3000 dollars annually. A tragedy has already occurred as a prosperous man who had abstained for three years drank and died after being struck by his wagon. Mississippi plans to gift Jefferson Davis statue to Washington for Statuary Hall. New Haven Register urges a reevaluation of Davis as a brave southern gentleman rather than a coward or traitor.
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Bristol
Mississippi
Jefferson Dave
New Haven Register
John E Osborne charged with postmaster graft in Alleghany
John E Osborne former postmaster of City Alleghany county is charged with illegally procuring between 600 and 1000 dollars of Postalfoods. He was bound to court in 1200 dollars and jailed in Wilkes after failing to post bond. Other items note a 2200 year old Chaldean love letter found in clay and a Greensboro News staffing note. The State University reports 75000 dollars state funding and 146000 dollars total income with a 100000 dollar payroll plus 50000 for maintenance. A Norfolk nickel bag burst scattering 6000 nickels with police and sweepers recovering them all. A Bristol Tennessee dry effort seeks large fines, and Columbus county is mentioned for strawberries.
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John E. Osborne
City
Alleghany County
Wilkes
Calaway and Coffey to wed amid river crossing
A narrative recounts the plan for Calaway and Coffey to wed at Foscoe North Carolina. The groom, a former sheriff, travels with Tom Currier and John Mary from Butler to secure a license then returns with the bride Annie Coffey to their home. The account notes the couple’s journey from Bristol to Butler, the wedding party, and the ceremony under a full moon, ending with their departure for Johnson City and a future residence.
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Squire White
Carter County
Butler
Watauga
W. H. Calaway
Johnson City
Foscoe
N. C
H. V. Maxwell
Laughter and character in everyday life
A reflective piece on humor and morality, urging readers to seek mirthful perspectives while guarding others’ feelings. It cites Goethe and advocates gentle parenting, sympathy, and support rather than harsh discipline, emphasizing love, encouragement, and the healing power of kindness.
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Goethe
Fall Term Opens as Faculty Expands in Boone NC
The opening marks the fall term on August 25, 1969 with expanded faculty, extended course of study, and improved equipment. Expenses remain at the same rate. Address the Secretary of the Faculty in Boone NC.
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Boone, N.C
State Board to pick site for new test farm in tobacco belt
The State Board of Agriculture will meet in December to choose a location for a state test farm. The contemplated site lies in the old bright tobacco belt and spans Durham, Granville, Forsyth, Surry, and Stokes counties.
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State Board of Agriculture
Bright Tobacco Belt
Durham
Granville
Forsyth
Surry
Stokes
Campbell Amusement Co Presents Moving Picture Show
Campbell Amusement Co operates a modern moving picture show with machine and string music, illustrated songs, and life size views. It features 8000 feet of scenes including Christ’s death, Great Train Robbery, battles, circuses, Around the World in 80 Minutes, animal displays, and more. Posters and dates to follow, manager A. J. Campbell announces.
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Campbell Amusement Co
Mountain Counties
Peck
San Juan
Barnum and Bailey
Bee
A. J. Campbell
Land Sale Notice in Watauga County North Carolina
Andy Wilson and others vs. Grubb decree of superior court sale of land in Covcreek township Watauga County to satisfy a $286 judgment. Commissioner J A Frutcher will sell Nov 1 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door for cash, 52 acres more or less, described by metes and bounds adjoining W P Davis Jasper Thomas and others.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Andy Wilson
Grubb
Watauga County Superior Court
Court House
Aid County
Covcreek Township
W. P. Davis
Jasper Thomas
Jasper ‘Thomas
J. A. Frutcher
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Blowing Rock
Notice to J A Edmisten and Lula Edmiston that CRIGGER Mortgagee will sell at Boone court house door on Monday Nov 1 1909 between 10am and 4pm the two parcels totaling about 11.4 acres to satisfy a $440 debt plus interest. The property lies on Caldwell and Watauga Turnpike and Boone Street with described metes and bounds. Deed in fee simple will be given to the purchaser.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
J A Edmisten
Lula Edmiston
Court House
Boone
Blowing Rock
Caldwell and Watauga
John Edmiston
Office of the Register of Deeds
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Canton
N.C
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Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Gorman’s Ridge
Asheville
Wm Sharp
West Virginia
D. W. R. Morrison
Congress
Waterloo, Ill
Miles B. Sree
South Cardling
Fletcher
Sastoria
LeeLeeey
Bluff City
J. Watson
Tenn
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Boone Furniture Store
Morets
Silverstone
M. Greene
The
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Lenoir
W. W. McGowan
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W.J. Lenoir
Oliver
J. C. Spach
Davis
Dominion Cement
R. E. Rhoads & As
Lonoir Hardware and Furniture Company
Lenoir, N. C
Lever
New York
Larry
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M. B. Blackburn
Tennessee Farms
East Tennesare Real Estate Co
Morristown
Valley of
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Dresa
Real Estate Company
Tennesser
A. P. Brinkley
W. H. Stapp
N. L. Masr
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W. P
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