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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
4
The Watanga Democrat cites advice to control temper from the Sabbath School Visitor stressing discipline and restraint. It contrasts that with the deadly electric chair planned in a penitentiary, noting Roberson county as the victim source and the warden’s switch as the final act.
A discussion on rural schools becoming multipurpose community hubs to lift isolated districts. The piece argues schools will boost intelligence, labor, and civic life, improve farms, reclaim wasteland, and bring modern conveniences to farmers, framing education as essential to rural prosperity.
A North Carolina journal is cited as a possible missing link in the poet's death by his own hand. The writer could not sell his verses, suggesting distress tied to the absence of recognition or publication. The notice frames a fatal act within literary disappointment and editorial neglect.
An old ad claims idleness and a lazy liver bring illness and bodily complaints like constipation headaches pimples and a sallow complexion. Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised to banish liver trouble and restore health for 25 cents at all dealers.
NOTIGH North Carolina Watauga County Having qualified as administrator of Isabel Danner deceased late of Watauga county North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said deceased to exhibit them to undersigned on or before the 6 day of July 1910 or this notice will be read in that of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This duly 1909 A C Callaway Adm r F A Linsey Atty
Notice to Evelin Earp that John B. Earp has filed for divorce in North Galina Watauga County Superior Court Fall Term 1900. Defendant must appear at the next term of the superior court at the courthouse in Bome on the first Monday after the first Monday in September 1969 to answer the complaint. Date August 13, 1909. THCS. BINGHAM, C.S.¢
Public sale authorized under a 1907 mortgage by Robt T Tester and Faia Tester to D V Yates, assigned to L D Lowe. On Sept 13 1909 at Boone NC court house door, cash bid for 100 acres on Dutch Creek to satisfy a $100 note plus costs. Parcel linked to Peter Townsend and John Townsend land.
Under the power of sale dated June 11, 1904, by Robert Tester and wife Julia Tester to Joseph Townsend and Lizzie Townsend to secure notes of 260 dollars. On Monday September 13, land in Watauga County adjoining Jordan Townsend and others will be sold to satisfy about 154 dollars plus interest and costs. August 13, 1909. Joseph Townsend Lee Townsend mortgage holders Mary Vancanon E D Lowe attorney.
A terse reflection notes the paradox of manipulation where a man is deceived into thinking a woman deceives him, while she remains sincere, revealing gendered trust dynamics and psychological irony. The piece underscores perception and misdirection in intimate relations.
By virtue of a 1908 mortgage deed Tomas Proffitt conveyed three seventh of a 150 acre Watauga County tract on Elk River to RL Lowe to secure $661.25 notes. The Aug 13 1909 sale at Boone Court House will be to the highest bidder for cash. Also, per a July 28 1909 Superior Court execution, the 150 acre Pattie Proffitt tract on Elk Creek is ordered sold on Sep 15 1909 to satisfy a $143.56 judgment in favor of J H Van canon against Thomas E Proffitt, the lands levied under attachment with D C Ragan as sheriff.
In Watauga County North Carolina under and by virtue of an execution issued by Thomas Bingham Clerk of Court the sale of the property will be at the courthouse door in Boone on the second Monday in September 1999 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The tract lies on the waters of the Watauga River and runs from a spanish trail ridge line to a gum corner and back to the starting point within the boundaries of the original Shull tract. The sale is to satisfy the judgment with costs and interest.
A Baltimore era advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure for malarial disease and related ailments. It claims the tonic destroys malaria germs in Potomac marsh bottoms, cures stomach liver kidney and blood troubles, prevents typhoid, and guarantees satisfaction through all druggists. The testimonial references Rt M James of Loudlen, S.0.
North Carolina secretary of state records show the Blowing Rock Mercantile Company dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent. J. Bryan Grimes certifies on July 1, 1909, that the filing and proceedings comply with Chapter 21 of Revisal 1905, with J Robbins named as agent in charge.
By order of the Superior Court, on September 18, 1909, at the Boone courthouse, the Pattie Proffitt tract of 150 acres along Elk Creek will be sold at public auction for cash to satisfy a Meadows judgment of 900,000 plus costs. The sheriff D. C. Ragan notes the July 24, 1900, filing.
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