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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
7
A brief note outlines an investment plan spanning one to six years, highlighting expected returns and risk considerations. The text emphasizes disciplined savings and staged funding to maximize value within the period.
A compact manifest listing aims for closer Capital and American Labor ties, mob violence prevention, curbing foreign labor agitation and immigration, local reforms, law and order, Christian religious tenets, white supremacy, protection of women, just laws, constitutional sovereignty, state rights, secular separation of church and state, and freedom of speech and press with space for name occupation and address.
In Watauga County Superior Court a summons issued August 10 1925 against J L Wagner for 351 51 on account of money paid for Wagner as surety and returnable September 21 1925. A warrant of attachment also issued August 10 1925 against Wagner's property, returnable with the summons for appearance and answer.
Sallie Norris of Watauga County NC declares a will naming L. A. Green as executor. She bequeaths $100 to Eliza Stansberrys children, directs debts paid, burial wishes, and leaves remaining estate to her nephew Jere mee Greene. Witnessed by T. E. Bingham and Ora Brown. certified copy dated August 8 1925.
State of North Carolina Watauga County Office of Entry Taker J. R. Trivette and H. H. Hagaman locate and enter 10 acres along Beaver Dam Creek and Watauga River in Laurel Creek Township. Begins at Harmon line east bank Beaver Dam Creek then follows old surveys to Nelson Green Kilby and John Ray lines. Entered August 19 1925 by H J Hardin Entry Taker.
Notice of foreclosure by F C Ward on Hodges and wife Julia Hodges 1924 mortgage for 985 dollars. Property includes multiple tracts totaling about 106 3 4 acres in Meat Camp and Cove Creek townships, described by metes and bounds. Sale set for Monday October 5 1925 at Boone courthouse between 11 am and 2 pm to highest bidder for cash.
By power of sale in a mortgage deed to R C Rivers and D J Cottrell, George F Blair and wife Mattie Blair, securing a note of seven hundred dollars to Peoples Bank & Trust Company. The note paid in full, but default on payment of sum and interest leads to a sale on October 5 1925 between 11 am and 2 pm at cash to highest bidder.
Washington reports from Turin describe Michali's five year study showing electric energy can be transmitted as very short electromagnetic waves. The system converts alternating current into waves with minimal loss, transmitting energy to a distant receiving system which reconstitutes usable current. Potential uses include electric traction, ship propulsion, and radio synchronization with reduced interference.
J. A. Higgins announces a new lubricating oil for airplane motors. He claims mineral oil castorized by molecular impregnation prevents stalling and improves safety, with a test showing 35% hours of flying time without draining the crankcase.
15 acre parcel close to school church and Winebarger’s Mill with a three room house and about two thirds cleared. Timber on balance nearly pays for the place. Price 600 dollars. Nearby 12.5 acres available at 32 dollars per acre or sold separately. S C Phillips Boone North Carolina 20-27 cents
W H Byrd administrator announces administration of Eliza Davis late of Watauga County North Carolina. He calls all creditors to present claims by September 1 1926 or be barred from recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. August 23 1925. 8-27-6tc
Mortgagee T E Bingham announces sale of 17 acres and 131 rods in Watauga County on Sept 12 1925 at 1 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy $445.06 overdue on a $580 note tied to Wm Hix and Elizabeth Hix plus prior deeds dated March 15 and 16 1920. Bidding starts at $110.00.
In Watauga County North Carolina a summons by publication is issued in a divorce action. Ira Pennell must appear and answer or demur to the complaint filed in the Superior Court before the Clerk by September 19 1925. Ruth Pennell by her next friend Q B Cannon initiates the suit.
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