Surry's Finances and Education News From Mt Airy
Mt Airy notes show improving finances and rising school enrollment as Prof Shippe announces about 600 students ready to enroll with more to come, while sermons at Central Methodist Church attract limited attendance. Local figures include Lee charged with shooting but bond posted and discharged after court appearance. Interstate Fair at Kansas City opens with vast preparations and expected large attendance. Col Joe Hardie’s son Philip earns Naval Civil Engineer eligibility.
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Central Methodist Church
Shippe
Mt. Airy
Cinis
Surry County
Mt. Airy Township
Eli. Reece
Evigelistic
North Carolina
Friends’ Church
Robert Fulton Day ceremonies at Jamestown exposition
Norfolk VA Sept 23 elaborate ceremonies marked Gay observance of Robert Fulton Day at the Jamestown exposition with Robert Fulton Monument Association participation. Martin W Littleton of Brooklyn delivered the oration. Paul Cutting chaired. A marine parade formed by vessels of all sizes, flags and buntings.
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Norfolk
Gay
Fcals
Robert Fulton Monument Association
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Consolidated Expos Tion
R. Fulton Cutting
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Samuel J. Clemmens
Jamestown
Robert Fulton
Hampton Roads
Exposition Grounds
Marine
Old Point Comfort
Chesapeake Bay
Elizabeth River
Island Inn
Robert Fulton Cutting
Mark Twain
Littleton
President Tucker
Ellyson
Virgina
New Custom House Opens Amid Grand Army Veterans
New York September 2 A grand opening of the new United States custom house near the roadway ended with raising the Stars and Stripes under the Grand Army of the Republic. Veterans United States officials and city and state representatives attended the ceremony. Deafness cure ad follows amid unrelated medical claims.
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Custom House
New York
United States Custom House
Grand Army of the Rebile
Army and Navy
United States
Trial of Rowlands Set For Monday
A special venire of 130 men was drawn in the Rowland poisoning case in the supreme court in Raleigh. The case has been set for next Monday. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised by W. S. Martin & Co.
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Raleigh
N. C
Rowland
Supreme Court
Foley
Martin & Co
Nushawin
Hatesville
Indiana
Martin & C
Trial Next February in Mrs Blair Case
Handsome widow bears up under strain as points likely to be raised in the forthcoming trial. The piece notes that the trial is scheduled for February and mentions Mrs Blair in connection with the unfolding matter.
Eight Executed Without Trial in Lodz Case
Russian Poland residents report that eight people were executed by shooting in Lodz without trial, including a woman named Mrs. Ethel W. Blair. Local developments note renewed interest from Marcus Silberstein, owner of a cotton mill, and forthcoming trial resumption after the February term. The defense cites a prescription drug and alleged absence of struggle, while witnesses and inquests shape competing narratives ahead of the next proceeding.
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Lodz
Russian
Poland
Lommoma
George Johnstone
Ethel W. Blair
Marcus Silberstein
Col
Henry "Thompson
Ser
Ely
Blair
Blatstunia
Widow Faces Prolonged Trial Anxiety After Verdict
The article notes extended suspense for the handsome widow as four more months pass before she can again place her life in the hands of twelve jurors.
Annie Yeomans to retire after 72nd birthday
New York reports Mrs Annie Yeomans, America's oldest actress, will retire from the stage near her 72nd birthday on November 19. She has been before the public sixty-two years and is famed for roles created with Harrigan and Hart in the 1870s and after.
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New York
Annie Eausens
America
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement asserts kidney trouble causes heart trouble and other symptoms due to uric acid buildup. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a premier remedy, claims it treats most constitutional diseases beginning in the kidneys, and offers a dollar and a free sample bottle plus a pamphlet.
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Kilme
Kilmers
Binghamton
N.Y
George Siler Benefit Night Promises Boxing Bout Lineup
Tonight at the Coli seum a George Siler Benefit features aging champions in friendly bouts to honor Siler, a leading figure in boxing. The 61 year old pioneer began pro boxing in the 1860s, later refereeing major era bouts including Corbett Fitzsimmons and Jeffries fights, shaping the sport.
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George Siler
Benent
Pu Gillam
Siler
Pugislin
New York
Bily Maddewater
Ring
Corbett-Pitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Maher
Nelson
Joe Gans
Kellogg Contest Over Tillford Stock Liquidation Case
Kellogg pressed Tillford on whether stock certificates of 20 Kellogg subsidiaries were liquidated between 1892 and 1893 to avert trustees’ injunctions. Tillford claimed lack of knowledge while Kellogg argued time was shown to deduct liquidated shares from the subsidiary stock so individual holders retained some ownership. Additional notes describe the American Bankers Association meeting in City, New Jersey, with thousands attending, and local ads toutting remedies and quotes.
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Kellogg
New York
Tiford
Atlgid
Whhich
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
H.H. Rogers
Milburn
Trophy Defense To be Expensive
New York marks preparation for the defense of the America's Cup with a yacht syndicate forming at the New York Yacht Club. Expected leaders include Edward Harriman Robert M Thompson K G Sillings and Roya A Rainey as younger members join the effort. Jamestown Exposition honors Robert Fulton Day with exercises recalling the Claremont inventor.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
ED. Mars
Edward H. Harriman
Col
Robert M.thompson
K. G. Sillings
Roya A. Rainey
Florida Visitors at Jamestown Exposition
Florida visitors will be prominent at the Jamestown Exposition with Wednesday named Florida State Day. Pensacola Tampa St. Augustine Jacksonville and other Florida cities are set for special observances during the week though travel costs limit some attendees.
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Florida
Jamestown. Folk
Florda
Pensacold
Tampa
St. Antine
Jacksonville
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