Confederate Reunion at Walnut Grove Camp Nimrod
The 1908 Confederate Veterans reunion of Camp Nimrod Triplett No. 1278 met at Walnut Grove Academy September 10 with 65 veterans in attendance. Speeches by J. R. Pritchard and A. A. Holeclaw, a parade, meals, and a large crowd marked the event. The next reunion is planned for Beaver Dams in September 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Nimrod Triplett
Walnut Grove Academy
E. J. Norris
J. G. Greer
Rosa Swift
Enzor Green
Co. D
First
North Carolina Cavalry
James Brewer
Co. E
87Th North Carolina Regiment
A. P. Wilson
Joseph Brown
Beaver Dams
Walnut Grove Settlement
W. Presvent
Curent Court Session Delays in Several Land Suits
A faded editorial note reflects on moral judgments as trial courts hear several small land suits. The piece notes ongoing court sessions, with no clear end in sight, and comments on judgmental attitudes toward women in society.
Taft Has a Fighting Chance Mentioned in Maryland
Washington correspondent Zach McGhee reports in a letter that Charles J. Bonaparte says Taft has a fighting chance and that Republicans could carry Maryland if they unite. The anecdote follows Democratic nominee Kitchin’s Asheville visit where Western North Carolina pledged solid support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Zach McGhee
Washington
Charlotte Observer
Charles J. Bonaparte
Napoleon
Jerome
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Baltimore
Maryland
Bryan
Kodol Offered To Prevent Chronic Dyspepsia
An advertisement warns that early stomach troubles can become chronic unless treated with Kodol. It argues starting Kodol promptly strengthens the stomach and prevents repeated attacks, noting longer recovery if injuries are ignored. Sold by J. M. Heoges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Heoges
Clover Woman Transforms Anything Into Adorable Creations
A Clover woman crafts charming pieces from everyday items, turning the ordinary into delightful keepsakes. Her inventive approach shows how imagination and skill can repurpose what some overlook into heartwarming treasures.
Reverend W B North Transfer to North Carolina Church
The St Louis dispatch notes Rev W B North will be transferred at the annual conference next week to North Carolina after 18 years in the St Louis Conference. He led 1000 weddings in three years at Clayton Southern Methodist Church and averaged one wedding daily in the just completed year. He also officiated 150 elopements, saying his sympathy was with the young and his judgment with the old. Previously he served at De Soto and taught mental and moral science at North Carolina State University before coming to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. North
Clayton Southern Methodist Church
North Carolina
St. Louis
Clayton
de Soto
Missouri
North Carolina State University
Auction Sale and Mortgagee Land Auction Notice
Auction sale announced for October 2 and October 8 1908 offering ready made clothing shoes hats and other merchandise at Greer Brothers Zionville NC. A separate mortgage sale on October 5 1908 at Boone NC will auction two tracts totaling about 43 acres in Watauga County to satisfy notes of 825 dollars with LD Bowe as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Brothers
Zionville
N. C
Notice of land sale in Watauga County North Carolina
By decree of the Superior Court commissioner J C Pletcher will sell Collins Horton lands at Boone court house on Monday Oct 5 1908. Terms: one fourth at sale one fourth in six months one fourth in twelve months and remainder in eighteen months. Described as 75 acres more or less adjoining the W W Gragg tract and EF Lovill line, with another 7 acre tract. Sale between 10 am and 2 pm. Sept 2 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Jestes
Minnie Jesus
John L. Springs
Court House
Boone
N. C
Watauga
M Grage
Watauga River
H Berry
Gragg
J L Springs
Banner Bros
LD Bowe
North Carolina
Watauga County
Collins Horton
M. B. Blackburn
Colling Horton
Councill
Horton
Hayes
J.C. Pletcher
Statesville Landmark Expands Pages From Four to Eight
The Statesville Landmark increases its space about one fifth, shifting to an eight page edition. The smaller pages retain the same spirit and aim to provide richer coverage, with the paper promising continued service and growth for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beara the
Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Turus Bay
Samuel L. Patterson
Board of County Commissioners
Caldwell County
Hange of Representatives
State Senate
W. J. Bryan
Blowing Rock
J. D. Brown
Alya Weedon
Red Springs
Ruth Reeves
Greensboro
Sandy Flat
Cone
J. I Vance
Presbyterian Church
New Jersey
Lincolnton
Green Park
Marion Powell
Gaston County
Supreme Court
Ben
Eugine Eller
Ben Isaacs
Ben Cornell
Failty
Isaacs
Clarence Potter
Gaston Roads
Jeff and
Millard Hartley
Bynum Holsclaw
Valle Crucis
Allen Miller
Watson
Publishe
Castoria
Kitchin
Asheville
Locke Craig
Craig
Congress
Charlotte
The
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
Tenn
East Tennessee
East Tenn
Real Estate Company
Tennese
A. P. Brinkley
W. H. Stapp
Citizens Bank
Elk Park
W. C. Correy, V.P. G. P. Hacaman, Cash
Yy L. Mast, Pres
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
J. M. Hodges
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
Knoxville
Young Orchard
Russellville
Thia
Robert Wood
Morristown Tenn
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