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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

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Roosevelt Republican Favors Cox in 1920 Opinion

A Roosevelt loyalist explains why he shifts from Harding to Cox in 1920. He praises Cox as Ohio governor, supports League of Nations, criticizes Harding, and urges progress over retaliation. Includes North Carolina women suffrage amendments ratified Aug 26 1920.

Roosevelt Cox C. N. Willard N.Y. World James A. Garfield Harding James M. Cox League of Nations League Association of Nations Hiram Johnson Ohio Wilson Colby America Poland

Report on The Watauga County Bank at Boone 1920

The report shows resources totaling 503 551 41 in loans and discounts with other items including cash, bonds, and bank relations. Liabilities list capital stock 49800, surplus 21000, deposits and notes payable totaling 519 60, and the cashier attesting to the figures sworn Sept 20 1920 by clerk 4 W Smith.

Watauga County Boone N. C North Carolina Watauga I. G. P. Haas G. P. Hagaman Ree L. AG FA W. Smith Blowing Rock U.S. and Liberty Mayview Construction Co Bankers & Trust A. Y. Howell

Box Supper Draws Large Sum for School Annex

The box supper at Meat Camp in the Winebarger district Saturday night Sept 18 raised 176.20 to help build an annex to the schoolhouse. District patrons also raised 10.50 to be shared by the six top students for the term, placed to their credit at Watauga County Bank until they reach age.

Winebarger Watauga

Bank of Blowing Rock Financial Statement 1920

Report of the condition of the Bank of Blowing Rock in Watauga County North Carolina signed by J Maller cashier and directors sworn before Notary Public Go F Blair on September 18 1920. The document records the bank’s status as of the date and confirms the sworn statement to the best knowledge and belief of the official signatories.

Blowing Rock State of North Carolina Watauga J. Maller F. Blair

C B Spicer Farm Subdivided for Public Auction in Jefferson NC

The C B Spicer Farm in Jefferson North Carolina has been subdivided into small farms and town lots and will be sold for top dollar at a public auction on the farm rain or shine.

Jefferson N. C

Farm and town lots on new road near enlarged Methodist School

A 233 acre farm once owned by J G Neal is offered with fertile land in good condition. Buyers gain access to building lots in the town along the new road under construction near the expanded Methodist School, a benefit valued for home education of children.

J. G. Neal

Growth town with two Jefferson banks and affordable lots

The passage portrays a developing town with two Jefferson banks and solid community amenities. It notes good schools and churches and claims lots are offered below value at the urging of Mr. Spicer who directs their sale.

Jefferson Banks

Annual Meeting of Three Forks W M U

The Three Forks Association W M U met at Bethel on Sept 18 with seven churches present. Rev F M Huggins preached the annual sermon on Woman's devotion to the Lord. Visitiors Rev and Mrs Studenbroke and Mrs Boldin and Mrs Barlow attended.

Three Fork Association Bethel F. M. Huggins K. D. Studenbroke J. A. Boldin A. R. Barlow Studenbroke Our Lord W. W. Wilson Studenbrock

Bank of Boone financial report and a for sale note

The Bank of Boone reports assets and liabilities as of September 8 1920 including loans 24115.95 cash 3210.31 and deposits 21622.88 with officers Avery Y Howell cashier and directors Burton Barrs and W K Gragg. A Ford touring car for sale in good running condition advertised at P O Box 17 Boone NC.

Avery Y. Howell S.C. Miller Burton K. Barrs W.K. Gragg P.O Booag, N.C

Candidates Coughton and Campbell to address Watauga voters

Democratic candidate Hon. R L Coughton and Republican Dr I W Campbell will speak in Watauga county at Rocky Point school house Stony Fork Friday Oct 1 at 1 pm Boone courthouse Friday night Oct 1 Sugar Grove Saturday Oct 2 at 1 pm Ladies urged to attend and hear the issues discussed by the able gentlemen chaired by H B Perry and T E Bincham the Democratic and Republican executive committee chairs.

R. L. Coughton I. W. Campbell Congress Eighth Watauga County Rocky Point Stony Fork Township Court House Boone Sugar Grove H. B. Perry T. E. Bincham

Thomas J. Elrod Sketch of a Lifetime Faithful County Resident

Thomas J. Elrod born January 5 1855 answered last roll call August 23 1920 aged 65 years 7 months 18 days. He lived on Flat Top Mountain and New River section in Wise County and never married. A hard worker but poor in property he valued truth and lawfulness and repented about 1885. He spoke of heaven with family on his final night and urged loved ones to prepare to meet him there.

Wade Rogers Flat Top Mountain New River Tom Jesus

Central Ohio Farms Seeks Catalogue Requests

Real estate notice touts fertile limestone and clay soils in Ohio, highlighting bluegrass, clover, abundant springs, and profitable crops. It invites inquiries for a free illustrated catalogue and lists contact at Coshocton Ohio.

BE A Stroutfarll Blake V.mizer Mar G Shelby Building Coshocton Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

General Assembly of United States C. B. Spicer Day of Sale! Brass Band Interstate Land Auction Company Bristol, Tenn Honig R. Bauguss Jefferson, N. * C Annual Meeting Three Forks Beaver Dam D. F. Horton I. G. Greer J. M. Moretz Emma Moore Alice Moody the Bank of Boone North Carola Thomas J. Elrod Central Ohio Farms
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