Swan of Banner Elk Voices Against Park Bill in Watauga
Watauga County figures lampoon the Appalachian Park bill with Romulus Linney and Sam Dugger leading a rally. Linney’s harsh critique clashes with Dugger’s musical defense of forest reserves as a civic heritage, while a grieving school notes Alina Houck’s death with formal resolutions.
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Romulus Zachariah
Linney
Conegress
Watauga County
Appalachian Park
Bill Me
Roosevelt
Romulus
Col
Bill Mustard
Boots Lacy
Sam M. Dugger
Watauga
Simmer
Blowing Rock
Banner Elk
Col. Linney
Bannerik
Alina Houck
Memorial Service for Rev William Skiles at Watanga Church
A memorial service was held Sunday at St John’s Church also known as The Church of Saint John Baptist. Revs Hugh Dobbin John A Alling and William R Savage led a tribute to Rev William West Sky a missionary from Watanga county. Skiles born Oct 12 1807 died Dec 8 1862 remembered for his devoted service in the mountain region. Afterward mourners moved to the nearby graveyard where the committal was read.
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St. John’s Church
Church of
Saint John Baptist
Hugh Dobbin
John A. Alling
William R. Savage
William West Sky Wa
Oal Church
Watan-gal
Skiles
Watauga
Mounain
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Sold by Hodges
A.M. Hodges offers DeWitt’s Little Early Risers described as small gentle pills that do not gripe or sicken, suitable for anyone needing a pill. The wording emphasizes their small size and mild effect.
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DeWitt
A.M. Hodges
Prohibition Wins Big in Asheville North Carolina
North Carolina prohibition wave grows as Asheville votes against saloons by over 800. The writer cheers the victory, hopes for a statewide ban from mountains to sea, and predicts national prohibition soon. Also included is an ad urging Kodol for indigestion from J. M. Hodges.
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North Carlina
Asheville
Mountins
North Carolina
Duty and salve ads blend in old newspaper text
A fragment shows a moral line about duty, followed by an advertisement for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve claiming uses for boils burns cuts scalds and skin diseases and that it is especially good for piles. The ad mentions a seller J. M. divdges.
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DeWitt
J. M.” Divdges
Willi Em 8 Winebarger Acquitted in Maryland Trial
The article recalls Mark Winebarger’s son, a Coast Artillery member, who killed Frederick Gosney at Fort Washington. After a mistrial in April, he was held to answer in October and recently acquitted, returning home. Lawyer W R Lovill led the defense in both trials and gains praise for his efforts in Maryland.
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Williem
Winebarger
Young Winebar
Mark Winebarger
United States Army
104Th Co
Coast Artillery
Fort Washington
Potomac
Frederick Gosney
Winebargrer
Upper Marlboro
W. R. Lovill
Maryland
Buckwheat as Hog Feed From a Virginia Farmer
A Virginia farmer reports buckwheat’s composition with water ash protein crude fiber nitrogen free extracts and fat percentages. He notes buckwheat flour yields less protein than wheat, discusses buckwheat middlings and hulls, and observes mixed trial results versus ground wheat or mixed cereals. Buckwheat may not match corn or wheat but can be a fair hog feed and a useful catch crop on poor land ready in about sixty days.
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Virginia
The Touch That Heals Arnica Salve Guarantee
An advertisement proclaims Buckled's Arns Salve as the ultimate arnica healing balm for wounds burns cuts ulcers and piles. It promises universal cure regardless of age and is guaranteed by druggists at 25e.
Watchmaker ad promises first class repair and guarantee
To the public repair shop in the state offers watches adjusted corrected by J. W. Bryan graduate watchmaker and jeweler at Bee Council house Boone NC. He claims best equipment and skill with guaranteed repairs and full service.
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Bee Councill House
Boone, N.C. T
Training School Notes Mention Trips and Tragedy
Frosts altered the A T S surroundings as Wilkes county student Jim Phillips left for home after visiting. Moses Ti Cone, trustee and NC leader, gave a notable speech to students. They later toured Howard's Knob and offered thanks to faculty. Ronda Ragan recovered some sight and resumed chores. Alma Houck, a brief A T S student from Ashe County, died after illness, remembered as kind and devout.
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Jim Phillips
Wilkes County
Moses Ti. Cone
North Carolina
Cone
Howard's Knob
Ronda Ragan
A. TS
Misa Alma Houck
Ashe County
Chyats
Taylor and Mast firm dissolved by mutual consent
Taylor and Mast dissolves the firm by mutual consent with W W Mast responsible for all debts. C D Taylor and W W Mast to collect debts. Mast will continue the business at the old stand. All parties with claims urged to settle promptly. Sept 23 Valle Crucis NC.
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Taylor
Insurance rates inquiry from Western North Carolina agency
A message from Harry Bailey of Elk Park NC requests property insurance rate quotes. The inquiry notes the agency represents top insurers that pay claims and is based at Mitchel County Bank Building.
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North Carolina
Harry Baily
Elk Park
N. C
Mitchel County Bank
Shoes for Men Women and Children at Low Prices
The notice promotes affordable footwear for all ages and a wide stock of up to date styles including a $3.25 patent leather ladies' shoe. It also advertises a Tadias' Dress Goods line and a full grocer y assortment with high bid prices for produce and low prices for goods, inviting customers to visit.
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Tadias
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Turns Bay
Mr. Dogger
New York Sun
J. M. Hodges
J. W. Bryan
L. Jones
St. M. Green
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Scott
Peor
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N.C
Youxs Vor
Amaillard Ft. Hopkins
Olk Park
Te Inn
Sdeath
Cail
Mitchell County Bank
Branch
Capital and Surplus
Leidon Stoffel Hardware Company
Mountain City
Tennessee
N. B
Mountain City Furniture Co
Funiure Coffins and Caskets
Court House
Mountain City Furniture Company
Teones
Merchant and Rader's Bank
Capita Tronpe
J. Warren Wricar
W. Pot . Gan
LS. Ramo
J. K. Walsh
T. Cashier
von Stark Sheding
G. Butler
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