4th of July Celebration at Foscoe, 1910

“Fourth of July Celebration at Foscoe” from the Watauga Democrat, Thursday, June 30, 1910.

There will be a family reunion and Fourth of July celebration at Foscoe, N.C., on July 4, 1910, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This celebration is in honor of Edward Moody, who served in the Revolutionary War, and Moses Yarbor, a veteran of the Mexican War. The United States Government has furnished monuments to erect at the graves of these, her sons, and it is earnestly requested that all the relations and kindred of these old patriots be present and with us pay a last tribute to their memory. The general public is also invited with baskets of dinner.

Ex Sheriff W.H. Calaway, W.R. Lovill and F.A. Linney will be the speakers of the occasion, and music will be furnished by the Walnut Grove brass band.

                J.L. Hayes and D.F. Baird, Committee