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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
7
The text lists beliefs including white supremacy, protection of pure womanhood, just laws and liberty, closer relationship of pure American, upholding the U S Constitution, state sovereignty, separation of church and state, and freedom of speech and press. Names and addresses appear as placeholders.
A summons issued August 10 1925 by A W Smith Clerk of the Superior Court for Watauga County NC against defendant J L Wagner for 351.51 on account with attachment warrant filed same date returnable September 21 1925 at the Watauga Superior Court. Defendant must appear and answer or demur or relief will be granted.
Sallie Norris declares this the end of life, naming L A Green as executor. She directs debts to be paid first, burial wishes with markers, legacies to Eliza Stansberrys children, and her remaining property to her nephew Jeree Greene. Witnesses sign August 1924. copied by clerk August 8 1925.
State of North Carolina Watauga County. 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. Beginning at Harmon line near L D Gasteiger property, following lines to Green Kilby Ray and back to start. Entered August 19 1925. H J Hardin Entry Take.
By virtue of a 1924 mortgage to F C Ward from John C Hodges and wife Julia Hodges for 985 dollars defaulted, the property in Meat Camp and Cove Creek townships will be sold at Boone courthouse on Oct 5 1925 between 11 am and 2 pm to the highest bidder for cash. The lands total multiple parcels totaling about 118 acres in Watauga County with detailed metes and bounds, bounded by Will Moretz Frank Proffit Joe Miller Linney Reese and others. Mortgagees include F C Ward and R C Rivers D J Cottrell.
By power of sale in a mortgage deed to secure against loss on an $700 note to Peoples Bank & Trust Company George F Blair and wife Mattie Blair paid the note in full. Default having occurred, on October 5 1925 between 11 am and 2 pm the property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. The estate description follows.
National Grange leader L. T. Taber says electricity on farms will bring permanent benefits. He notes a shift from urban to rural interest, the value of farm electrical plants, and the push for high tension lines and better rural transmission as agriculture’s electrical use evolves.
Windy Billy would be astonished by the electric age on a Texas ranch where range cows stay in screened barns with concrete floors and electric lights. Hereford cattle sleep on straw beds under General Electric ceiling fans that run day and night in warm weather.
The Smithsonian Institution urges electrification of farms focusing on farm operations while noting neglected home life at rural residences. It argues electricity or mechanical aid reduces labor and increases efficiency, but questions remain on installation costs and whether to extend lines or generate on the farm.
The GE Farm Book by electrical experts lists recommended lamp sizes for farm areas. Horse barn and stalls should use 25-watt Mazda lamps about every twelve feet or behind each stall. Hayloft needs a 100-watt Mazda lamp. Silo and granary should have a 75 or 100-watt Magia lamp with a 25-watt lamp near the chute. Dairy garage or shop can use 75 or 100-watt lamps. if used infrequently a 25-watt lamp may suffice.
Land offering 15 acres near Meat Camp post office close to school church and Winebarger’s Mill. Three room house and mostly cleared with timber balance. Price 600 dollars. Also 12 1/2 acres available at 32 dollars per acre or sold separately. S C Phillips Boone North Carolina 20 27¢ arby.
W H Byrd administrator of Eliza Davis estate in Watauga County NC gives notice to creditors to present claims by September 1 1926 and to debtors to settle debts promptly. This 23rd day of August 1925. 8-27-6tc
Mortgagee T E Bingham will sell at court house door in Watauga County on Sept 12 1925 at 1 pm to the highest bidder cash land of 17 acres 131 rods described by deeds from E W Cannon and E Bingham. Starts at 110 dollars.
In Watauga County Superior Court Ruth Pennell by her next friend Q B Cannon sues Ira Pennell for divorce The summons was issued September 5 1925 returnable September 19 1925 before the Clerk of the Superior Court Ira Pennell must appear and answer or demur to the complaint or relief will be granted as prayed
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