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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
3
State committee drought relief prayer meetings spread as the drought worsens. The writer urges trust in God over science and speculation, calling for confession of impotence and reliance on biblical faith to find peace and relief.
The Rev. Cornelius filled Brother Williams appointment at Hopewell church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Woodring visited Mr. Bob Grubbs. Mrs. W A Cole visits daughter Mrs. W S Miller of Skulls Mills. Tom Wall and May Church were dinner guests of B J Davis. Schools in the county area progressing well with new teachers. S A Norris reports dull market after downstate trip with produce. Finley Winebarger and Julia Norris attended the Mountain City Tennessee fair last week.
Blonde Bess jokes about her mother’s patience as she admits she cannot recall what happens right under her nose. The remark captures a light moment reflecting household humor and memory lapses.
A Sept 6 gathering at E J Norris home brought together children, grand and great grand children, with neighbors and friends. Aunt Anna Hayes 92 the oldest. a three month old great granddaughter the youngest. D N Trivett family traveled from Beaverdam Virginia and Washington DC for the reunion.
T H Coffey administrator of the estate of E S Coffey in Watauga NC notifies all creditors to present claims by September 15 1926 and all debtors to make immediate payment The notice is dated September 15 1925 and signed by T H Coffey as administrator
A cheeky note mocks contemporary flirtations as readers joke about a single hand of strip poker being enough for modern social jaunts. It reflects the paper's playful column style and cultural commentary.
North Carolina notice states T C Bowie as trustee will sell per court judgment at Boone court house on September 28 1925 at 1 PM to satisfy bonds totaling 2700 with bid starting at 2692.54. Property lies in Watauga County identified as Lot 3 in Jennie Lovill lands with 33 3/4 acres more or less as per 1921 deed and partition orders D 535.
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