Railroad dream for Watauga county gains steam
In Boone and surrounding communities a push for a standard gauge railroad from Lenoir to Blowing Rock draws wide support. Citizens raise funds, with donations from $100 to $1,000, aiming for about $125,000 private stock plus bonds. Proponents urge widespread participation to benefit Watauga’s economy and allow local control, while noting an extension from Shouns to Boone could follow if the project succeeds. A local writer urges countywide backing, arguing a railroad boosts commerce, lowers goods costs, and preserves farming profits. Meanwhile, editorials discuss tax plans, local opposition, and the need for a rail connection to boost Elk Park and broader Watauga prosperity.
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Messrs
C. V. Henkle
T. H. Taylor
Lenoir
Court House
Boone
Blowing Rock
Enterprise
F. A. Linney
J. W. Farthing
Dr. Little
B. B. Dougherty
Watauga
Cavasss
Messrs. Cone
Stringfellow
Washburn
Hughes
Barnhardts
Harpers
Henkele
Caldwell
Calaway
W. L. Hoishouser
Milton Coffey
Emma Taylor
Shouns
Bprrom
Tenn
Bone
Cove Creek
Elk Park
Watauga County
Becaus
Watau
University of North Carolina Mourns Romy Story Death
A UNC student body memorial laments Romy Story's passing with resolutions praising his fairness and kindness. The vote expresses grief, extends condolences to his family, and orders copies to news outlets and minutes. Separate report notes a theft of communion wine at Briar Swamp Baptist Church during immersion rites.
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Romy
University of North Carolina
WaTauca Democrat
Tar Heel
Athletic Association of the
C. H. Herter
George M. Fountain
J. Burr James
Chapel Hill
N. C
Briar Swamp Primitive Baptist Church
Pitt County
DeWitt's Early Risers Pills Sold by Hodges
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are described as small safe pills good for anyone who needs a pill. They are pitched as not gripey or sickening and sold by J. M. Hodges.
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DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
Governor orders special term of court in Franklin county
The Governor ordered a special term of court to try Lon Upchareb a negro for criminal assault on an aged woman on the first of September. He has been held in Wake county jail since. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Haze Salve is advertised for boils burns cuts and skin diseases especially good for piles sold by J M Thodges.
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Walnut Grove
Cove Creek Academy
Greer
Forest Grove
Beaver Dams
Matthews
Board of Education
Bocone
Wataugaa
Franklin County
Lon Upchareb
Wake County
DeWitt
J. M. Thodges
Shoes for Men Women and Children at Low Prices
Public notice invites shoppers to a local store boasting up-to-date stock including ladies patent leather shoes at 3.25, a line of dress goods, groceries priced reasonably, and willing to buy produce at high market rates. The proprietor pledges courteous service and asks for ongoing patronage.
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Lalso
Tam
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Wajauga
B.C. Rivers
Uunspay
Elk Park, N. C
Castoria
DL. Jones Cottrell
R. M. Green Old Stand
Dr. King
OB Money Rey
Davenport College Department of Music
Chas. C. Weaver
O. J. Parlier
G. M. Sudderth
Bank OF
N.C
Elk Park, Branch
London Stoffel Hardware Company
Mountain City
Tennessee
N. B
The
Mountain City Furniture Co
Mountainity Furniture Company
Mountain City, Tennes
Merchant and Trader's Bank
J. Waurer Walcut
Gan
J. K. Wasa Aee
T. Canal Or
Rae
R. F. Wrytht
E. &. Butler
Npeny
J.c. Bo Wills
J.N. Wills
W.T. Smythe
J WB. R Brown
J. @. Butler
T. H. N. Heland
S. McDades
WS. Cole
J. B.D. Robinson
B. Wills
M. B. Wilson
W. A. Wilson
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