Watauga Court Docket and Local Notices
The Watauga Democrat reports court at Pavus Bay on September 12 1907 delayed by judge arrival. Cases heard include Guilty verdicts for carrying concealed weapons fines up to 40 dollars and costs various guilty or not guilty findings for assault larceny and distur band. Judge Ward praised and locals note the political mood and ongoing civil docket. Also editorials attack debt collection practices and reference regional officials and criminal cases in Rowan and Winston cities.
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Ward
J. J. Lovett
Maryhall Foster
Robert Cline
Albert Baldwin
Ronda Winebarger
M. G. Kerby
F. C. Martin
Dock Main
Marion Powell
Walter Hartley
Marsh Foster
A Watson
Carson Triplett
Clifford Cox
Cline
J. Banner
Amaller Import
Watauga
Confederate Reunion in Boone September 1907
The Confederate Veterans camp Nimrod Trip Jett No 1273 of Watauga county plans a reunion in Boone on September 25 and 26 1907 the fifth Sunday in September. They expect many Boone residents to host the old soldiers with hospitality. The Sons and Daughters and Wal Bute Grove musicians are invited to attend and provide music. Signed LD Siler Capt W W Pagstewn Adj t.
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Confederate Veterans of
Camp Nimrod
Jett
Watauga County
Boone
I Wan
Wal- Bute Grove
Siler
E. J. Nonus
W. W. Pagstewn
Obituary for Roy E Norris aged 81 in Bethel Baptist
Roy E Norris born October 5 1875 died August 6 1907 aged 81 8 months 26 days eldest son of Rev John Norris and L Norris joined Bethel Baptist Church married Nora Farthing September 20 1908 three children born to the union praised as honest and respected by neighbors. burial drew large crowds and poem by David Greene notes angels waited at heaven’s gate.
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Roy E. Norris
John Norris
L. Norris
Bethel Baptist Church
Nora
Lewis Farthing
Roy
David Greene
Taberty Hill Singing Class Progresses in County
Local notes report a strong singing class organized by Mr. John Hayes with several local and out of state visitors including Maggie and Gertie Trivette Roy Trivette Bert Thomas from Tennessee and R L Johnson. The Cove Creek Academy teacher Prof P E Herman has moved his family there. Public school at Bairds Creek shows good reports under Miss Effie Harbin with 50 enrolled and 44 average attendance. A wedding occurred on September 4 at the Trivette home of R T Johnson of Hale NC to Miss Gertie Trivette. Rev I J McGinnis officiated. The couple left for Elk Valley to start their new life and well wishes are offered.
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Maggie
Gertie Trivette
Roy Trivette
Bert Thomas
Tenn
R. L Johnson
P. E. Herman
Cove Creek Academy
Bairds Creek
Effie Harbin
J. C. Trivette
R. T. Johnson
Hale
N.C
L. Trivette
Tennessee
I. J. McGinnis
Linney to Seek Republican Nomination for Congress
The Salisbury Post reports solicitor Frank A. Linney will run for the Republican nomination for Congress in this district next year. Linney is identified as a candidate for the party’s ticket and is noted in local coverage.
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Salisbury Post
Frank A. Linney
Congress
Poe Family Patriarch Dies at Pittsboro Home
Mr. W. B. Poe, father of Mr. C. H. Poe editor of the Progressive Farmer, died on the 4th at his Pittsboro home. The brief notice notes his role as the family head and the connection to the editor.
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W. B. Poe
C. H. Poe
The
Progressive Farmer
Pittsboro
Election on prohibition in Asheville next month
In Asheville, an election on prohibition is planned for next month. The reminiscence recalls Daniel Webster on his deathbed, asking to view his cattle one last time and naming them as they passed by his window.
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Asherville
Daniel Webster
William Penn’s Peaceful Relations with Native Tribes
The remark notes how William Penn maintained harmony with the surrounding Native American tribes while other colonies faced continual conflicts, highlighting his approach to diplomacy and fairness in early American settlement.
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Wm. Penn
Matrimony Bonds Fractured By Club Claim
A club controversy centers on bonds of matrimony with a husband listed as a member. The item notes a domestic dispute involving marital ties and membership in a club context. The readable details emphasize the relationship and group affiliation rather than explicit outcomes or proceedings.
Likely Republican Candidate Britt Named for Governor
The Henderson Hustler notes J J Britt of Asheville is likely to be the Republican nominee for governor next year. Britt is singled out as a leading contender with strong party support and statewide attention anticipated amid upcoming political developments.
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Henderson
J.J. Britt
Asheville
Shoes and groceries offered at low prices in town
Public notice invites shoppers to visit a local merchant offering new up-to-date shoes for men women and children, a selection of Ladies' Dress Goods, and groceries. The speaker promises money savings on every pair and asks customers to bring produce for the best market prices, stressing courteous service and future patronage.
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Pavus Bay
Statesville
Anita
Pally J
Calvin Westmorland
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
McAnulty
Rowan Superior Court
Robert Owens
Rowan
Smithtown
Atlanta
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Omaha
New York Telegram
DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
L. E. Davis
Wilkes
Boyd
Taberty Hill
John Hayes
Castoria
casTonia
Tam
D. Jones Cottrell
R. M. Green Old Stand
King
Scott
Davenport College
Chas. C. Weaver
Lenoir, N
Parlier
G. M. Budderth
Bank OF
Blowing Rock
Il8on
Mitchell County Bank
Elk Park, Branch
London Staffel Hardware Company
Mountain City
N. B
Mountain City Furniture Co
Court House
Mountain City Furniture Company
Mountain City, Tenness
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Warten Waient
W. P. Don Gan
Ramo
K. Wazan Aee
T. Cashier
J. Walter Waneny
Rawho
R-F. Wright
E. B. Butler
J.c.baler
B. R. Brown
J. G. Butler
T. H. Sutherland
R. N S. McDade
Wls. Cole
J. B.D. Robinson
B. B. Wills
M. E. Wilson
W. H. Wilcor
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