Among the Pioneer Settlers at Banner Elk in Watauga
The narrative recalls early settlers who pooled effort to build a church at Banner Elk, then a Methodist school emerged forming Lees-McRae Institute. Rev. Edgar Tufts leads growth with new dormitory and higher grade building while an electric plant powers facilities. Banner Elk sits among Grandfather, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Hanging Rock, with road projects expanding connections to Newland and Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk
East Tennessee & Western North Carolina
Johnson City
Tennessee
Cranberry
N. Y
Lees-Mc-Rae Institute
Edgar Tufts
Tutte
Grandfather
Sugar Mountain
Beech Mountain
Hanging Rock
Blue Ridge Chain
Cascades
Newland
Avery
Montezuma
Blowing Rock
God Bless You Brother I Did Not Kill You Gettysburg Meeting
Evictor Watauga Democrat recounts a Gettysburg July gathering of Federal veterans praising Confederate commanders Lee Jackson and Longstreet. The writer notes minimal Confederate hostility among Federal veterans and reports tolerant, forgiving attitudes with shouts of God bless you brother and thanks for not killing me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Gettysburg
Lee
Jackson
Longtreet
Israel
Canan
Stonewall Jackson
Jordan
South
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Encourages Family Colds
An old advertisement from Sands North Carolina promotes Dr King s New Discovery as essential for every home to prevent spread of colds and coughs. Mason Michigan resident S A Stid touts its efficacy curing pneumonia and calls thousands of families benefited. The pitch lists price one dollar and standard bottle sizes available through H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. A. Stid
Mason, Mich
Eczema Ointment Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment as a fast healing skin remedy for eczema itching and eruptions. It presents the product as a doctor s prescription and guarantees healing with distribution by Pfeiffer Chemical Co in Philadelphia and St Louis.
A Great Preacher and His Work
A long tribute to Reverend J. L. Sherwood of Doughter in the Three Forks Association. The article recalls his scarred youth, Civil War service as a home guard, and 51 years as a steadfast minister under King Immanuel. It praises his intellect, hard constitution, and devotion, noting he has read the Bible thirty two times and remains a resilient spiritual leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
J. L. Sherwood
Doughter
Three Forks
Sherwood
Southland
Immanuel
A Marshnello Toast at Valle Crucis Evening
Mise Nora 8 Maat hosts a Marshmello toast on Tuesday night Sept 30 from 8 to 11 30 at Valle Crucis. Guests mingle around golden red decor and nasturtium blossoms. An alphabetical contest decorates the reception with prizes of stationery won by Miss Annie Shull and Mr Charles Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Nora
Maat
Valle Crucis
Annie Shull
Charles Welch
Mary Lizzie Taylor
Nora Sue Mast
Susie Taylor
Annie
Mary Shull
James Cline
Chas Welch
Bynum Taylor
Don Shull
Joe Must
Gentle and Effective Laxative Pills Endorsement
A mild and effective laxative, Dr Kings New Life Pills, praised by Hugh Tallman of San Antonio for relief from constipation. They promise no pain and cost 25 cents, obtainable at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings
New Life
Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Tex
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sastoria
Ofessional
J. E. Bingham
Hone
N.C
Otto
F. A. Lin
Mel C. Cline
Caro
Parta
Vilas
B. F
H. Hayes
E M. Malron
Carolina
Werk Done
Ander Guar
Ui Fey
Ned AT Law
Lat
T. Dulaney
Uy Ks
Glasbes
Fourth Street
Listol
Tenn,Va
ND Jones
Lenoir
Tourte
D. Lowe
Banner Elk,n. C
Courtsarauga, Mitchell
M, Linney
Al'turney
18Th Judicial District
R. Lovill
Tovill
Lovill Attorneys At Law
Boone, N. C
O'S
Appalachian Training School
Watauga Co
Southwest Land Co
Oxford
Free
Home Office
Abington, Va
Brother
Gough
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