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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
4
A humor column imagines Harriman suffering stomach cancer and the market swinging on each disputed prognosis. It mocks sensational Wall Street chatter, noting how stock prices react to every whispered update and how a public figure's illness becomes a trading cue.
The piece honors a mother's devoted belief in her son Harry Thaw despite his criminal notoriety. It reflects on parental influence, public judgment, and enduring affection shaping a wayward path, praising maternal sacrifice as a fundamental human force that sustains families and society.
When digestion is good a natural craving for food exists but when not there you need a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They strengthen the digestive organs improve the appetite and regulate the bowels. Sold by J. M. Hodges.
Notice from North Carolina Watauga Superior Court Fall Term 1900. John B. Rarp sues Evelin Karp for divorce. complaint filed with clerk. Defendant must appear at next term in Boune Court House on the Monday after the first Monday in September 1909 to answer or demur, otherwise relief will be granted. August 18, 1909. THOS. BINGHAM, S. B. C.
A notice states that under a 1907 mortgage deed Robt T Tester and wife Julian Tester conveyed property to D V Yates and it will be sold at the courthouse door in Boone on Monday Sept 13 1909 for cash to satisfy a $100 note plus interest and costs. The land lies in Watau...ga County NC on Dutch Creek and covers about 66 acres known as part of Peter Townsend and John Townsend lands. L D Lowe, assignee, dated Aug 13 1907.
Emeline Shull plaintiff vs John Shull defendant. By order of execution issued by Thos Bing ham Clerk of the Court of Watauga County on April 22 1909 sale to be held at Boone court house door on the second Monday in September 1909 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. conveying land on the waters of Watauga River described as beginning on a Spanish vat on ridge then along property lines to the beginning. Sale to satisfy judgment interest and costs. August 12 1909.
By order of the Superior Court of Watauga County and a mortgage deed, bids will be received September 13 1909 at Boone Court House for land on Elk Creek adjoining H Lowe S Banner P H Wetmore and others. Two separate descriptions: Pattie Proffitt tract 160 acres and Pattie Proffitt lands 150 acres with three-sevenths interest. Judgments and costs to be satisfied.
By execution from the superior court of Watauga County dated July 23 1909 I will on September 18 1900 at Boone courthouse door sell for cash the Pattie Proffitt lands 150 acres on Elk Creek adjoining Banner Lowe Wetmore VanCannon and others to satisfy a Meadows judgment for 800 000 plus costs. D C Ragan Sheriff.
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