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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
A humorous verse from the Chicago Evening Post complains that a boy wishes his father would run for politics so that all his words and actions would be endlessly publicized. It lampoons media coverage of candidates and their families with playful names and exaggerated attention.
Fragmentary notices chronicle a disputed arrest warrant over multiple marriages in Spray and Heidaville. The Charlotte Observer reports Salisbury’s Thomas H. Vanderford collecting subscriptions for the national Democratic fund and predicting R N Hackett’s re election to Congress over Charley Cowles. A Bryan era debate on business virtue and prosperity follows amid North Carolina regional commentary and Republican rebuttal.
A party of five women narrowly escaped drowning when their buggy fell into a swollen creek on Blowing Rock road. The vehicle was swept downstream fifty yards before three women reached the bank. two others were rescued by passersby Mack Parks Charlie Clarke and others. All baggage and cash were lost.
J. R. Miller argues believers must leave worldly attachments to follow Christ, accepting sacrifice and spiritual migration rather than literal relocation. He stresses abandoning comfortable ties to reach a higher, promised land through devotion and renunciation.
The Newton postmaster organized a Republican club at Midaie brook Saturday night. The Newton Enterprise quotes criticism of President Roosevelt and civil service reformers, noting postmasters in North Carolina perform similar work continually. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised as safe and pleasant liver pills.
Wert Frankton Maine residents Mrs Chas and Smith praise Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle effective family laxative. They say the medicine works without fuss and recommend it as a reliable purifying tonic sold by druggists.
In Watauga County North Carolina in 1908 an action was begun in the Superior Court against J A Mast administrator of J J Mast deceased to recover about 75 dollars with interest on a note. The defendant must appear at the September 14 1908 term at the court house in Boone to answer or demur or the plaintiff will seek relief. The notice is dated July 28 1908 and issued by Tuos Bixauan and J G Fletcher attorneys.
In the Superior Court action John L Springs and Wm Vancanon vs EMester and John W Ward, commissioner LD Lowe will auction a 16 acre tract on Dutch Creek at the courthouse door in Foone NC on September 9 1908 to satisfy a judgment of 316 20 plus interest costs.
An advertisement promotes a business college offering bookkeeping shorthand typewriting and penmanship with a broad claim of thousands of graduates now in school positions. It notes a twentieth session starting Sept 1 and invites to write for a free catalog, signed by EM Coulter president. Also attached is a divorce case notice for George J Banner vs Marie M Banner in Watauga County Superior Court with expected September term.
On a long unused road Mr. Tlyman Mewborn unearthed a bushel of parched burnt acorns two feet underground. He suspects Indians once roasted them for food and left embers burning in their wigwam, while others propose medicinal uses. The origin remains unsolved.
Watch repair advice warns against inexperienced hands and urges careful choosing of a skilled watchmaker. J. W. Bryan, a graduate watchmaker and jeweler, states he uses only the best materials and charges fairly for real work done, calling for routine maintenance before a watch fails.
People talk for many reasons beyond sharing facts. Some speak to connect or seek validation, ease tension, or master social dynamics. Silence can feel uncomfortable, prompting others to fill gaps with opinions, stories, or reassurance.
Trinity Park School presents itself as a leading preparatory institution in the South with a faculty of ten officers and teachers, a seventy five acre campus, a thirty thousand volume library, well equipped gymnasium, and modern instruction. It offers certificates of graduation accepted for entrance to top southern colleges, frequent lectures by prominent lecturers, and moderate expenses. For catalogues and information, address H. M. North, Headmaster, Durham North Carolina.
Trinity College offers four departments and a large library with well equipped laboratories in all science fields. A fully furnished gymnasium, moderate expenses, and aid for worthy students accompany the law department. Address D W Newsom for catalogue and information.
Practiced vision in Agriculture, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Cot ton Manufacturing and Dyeing. Tuition listed at 45 per year with board 10 per month. 120 examination sittings for admission with seats available July 9. Address to: The President, West Raleigh I T.
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