Local letter defends pastor amid church tensions
The Watauga Democrat reprints a letter from Rev. Geo W. Trivett detailing alleged mistreatment by Sheriff V W Calaway and others at a church association. He says his 3 year tenure, past service, and voting rights were cited as reasons for cold reception, urging separation of politics from religion. He notes prior praise from Monroe Gragg and asserts his support for American birthright and conscience.
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Geo. W. Trivett
Democrat
W. H. Calaway
Watanga
Watauga
Calaway
Association
John Fox
Johnson
Jerry Porch
Wyatt Johnson
Monroe Gragg
Joe Wheeler
Hess
Local Boone News Highlights and Community Ads
Local notes report fine fall weather, new goods at Holwclaw s, and sales on butter eggs and meats. Residents hear J C Baxton at Meat Camp and see church and school events planned, with promises of upcoming weddings, travel, and business ads.
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Holwlaw’s
Senator Steward and Silver Republicans Regret Slipping Ties
Senator Steward and other Silver Republicans who returned to the GOP regret their hastiness. Mark Hanna has dispatched a special envoy to them for lacking contributions to the campaign fund.
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Senator Steward
Mark Hanna
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting in Boone Oct 1 1900
The Democratic Executive Committee of Watauga County meets in Boone on Monday October 1 1900 at 11 a m to arrange for senatorial primaries in precincts and to transact other business as needed. Full attendance is urged by chairman J A Horton. September 25 1900.
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J. C. Horton
Democratic Executive Committee
Watauga County
Boone
State Executive Committee
J. A. Horton
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Health On The Track
An old ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood disorders and related ailments causing pimples sores and tiredness. It claims the medicine purifies blood and normalizes body functions and mentions Hood's pills for constipation at 25 cents.
Nervousness Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim
An advertisement asserts nervousness is cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla when the blood becomes rich and pure. It promises a refreshing sleep similar to that of a child.
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Hood
Republicans optimistic on Colorado race this fall
The Republicans claim 150 men have defected to McKinley, expecting to win Colorado where Bryan earned 50 000 in 1896. They project a GOP win this seat based on these defections and past margins.
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Colorado
McKinley
Bryan
Proposal to cede isles to end China's troubles
An opinion proposes China surrendering small islands to major powers for 20 million dollars to end its troubles. The idea suggests a swift resolution through monetary compensation and geopolitical concessions.
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China
Peach crop profits blocked by canning trust in two states
In Michigan and Maryland the peach harvest was huge but growers gain little as the canning trust, which buys three fourths of the output, refuses to offer more than a bare starvation price for the fruit.
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Michigan
Maryland
Cecanning Trust
Bravery of Woman Shown by Butler Resident
Mrs. J. Dowling of Butler, Pennsylvania, endured a three year battle with malignant stomach trouble causing nausea and indigestion. After trying countless remedies, two weeks on Bitters cured her, improving digestion, appetite, strength, and weight. Guaranteed at Blackburn's for 502.
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J. Dowling
Butler
Blackburn's
Notions Grocery Sale At Boone Post Office Building
A seller advertises goods at the old Boone post office building offering Notions Groceries Laces Lace Curtains Lace Pillow Shams Curtain Poles Stationery spices and flavorings for cash with a contact phone number 823-1900.
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Boone
Hats priced 20 percent below former prices
A brief sale notice announces a new line of men s hats offered at twenty percent below previous prices boosting value and encouraging quick purchase for a limited time.
Local Wheat Buyers Offer High County Prices
Amantha September 27. Bingham Bros. Co. announces readiness to pay 2% to 8 cents per pound for dried fruit and top market rates for wheat, rye, corn, and buckwheat. They urge suppliers to bring all spare grain to secure the highest prices available in the county.
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Bingham Bror, & Co
Amantha
Bingham Bros. & CO
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