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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
Notice records Mount Airy North Carolina post office class change stating the mail matter is entered as second class. The record notes procedure for mailing matters and places. The entry clarifies postal designation affecting rates and handling of items.
Judge Pritchard will address audiences in Dobson next Wednesday and Mt Airy that night on April 22. The respected judge, former U S senator and lifelong jurist, is hailed as a leading proponent of prohibition and is credited with influencing state and national policy. The town welcomes his presence and notes growing Quarry employment and steady orders despite prior panic.
The Board of Magistrates filed suit against the Surry County Sheriff to reclaim township funds collected yearly but not applied to Mt Airy railroad bonds. The action aims to restore money taken from residents for bond payments and safeguard public rights.
The editorial commends the current city administration for improving streets over the past year and notes ongoing sidewalk projects. It emphasizes that continued policy will produce more respectable town streets as a result of the work by a hired crew.
The note urges citizens two weeks from the poll tax deadline to act, warning deputies are busy collecting taxes and may not pursue Democrats until May. It argues Republicans control county offices and stresses private citizens must ensure men who neglect taxes vote in the coming fall.
Republicans met for a township convention last Saturday and reported a solid Taft and administration vote. A faction backing Cannon attempted to sway delegates led by Jack Albright and H G Gallaway but showed little strength.
Two years ago Republicans under Blackburn ousted ex Senator S E Marshall from the convention. The News predicted a day would come. Last Saturday under Marshall’s leadership former Blackburn friends lost out completely, and Marshall’s stand with the State organization secured a hard won victory.
The American Realty and Auction Co of Greensboro conducted Mt. Airy’s top land sale on April 9 selling 97 South St. resident lots in under two hours to Penny Bros. Twin Auctioneers. An elegant band played and a bag of gold and silver was tossed to the crowd after the sale.
Morphet Stephenson Co. performance postponed to April 22 at the opera house. The show promises mirth melody and magic and is billed as the standout attraction in the Graded School course. A P Clime of the Houston Club lauds the act for novelty and crowd appeal to 500 students.
Rockford Route 1 reports the marriage of Harry Badgett and Ella Key on April 12 and notes their popular status. Willie Pilson, son of Lee Pilson, died at 22 after a brief illness, buried near his home with Elder M. G. Harbour preaching.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio promoted with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo. Claims cure by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Patent medicines advertising tone with injections of testimonials and multiple products.
Miss Rachel Hollingsworth entertained the Round n Book Club and friends at an old time Tacky Party at her mother's Main Street home last Saturday. D. E. Hoffman won the guessing contest, Maude Wells won the Easter egg hunt, and Roberta Price wore the tackiest outfit. Cream and cake were served in time cups and wooden trays. the gathering was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Local notes report Mr. Gilmer Dobbins of Mt Airy at home with parents. Mrs. Cleveland Dobbins visits relatives. Mr. Lacy White lingers in slow recovery. A Sunday School is planned for the Stanley school house on the fourth Sunday with A D Lundy to lead at 10 o clock. A horse loss near town is noted and Mr. Winfield Snow is mentioned.
The Siloam Township Temperance League met at Pine Hill Friends Church after preaching led by J R Holmes and Sol Prof W M Cundiff said president. After speeches members joined bringing total to 147. Next meeting April 19 at Pine Hill Methodist Church after service and a fourth Sunday gathering at Poplar Springs Church at 11 30 am. Community urged to attend to curb the great evil.
A letter from Devoe Co warns bank messengers to guard bags and not chase small coins while painters should beware gallons. The note stresses gallons cost more than per gallon price and cautions against underestimating total paint use. Local ads promote Star Brand shoes parasols millinery and spring goods from Hale J L Harrison J Haon Co.
A lengthy collage of shop notices and sale prompts lists paint, hats, shoes, caps, serge suits, seeds, records, phonographs, waists, skirts, and millinery. It promotes samples at W. F. Lovill and J. E. Barkers, Hale’s tailored suits, and Edison phonographs, urging readers to visit stores for bargains and demonstrations.
Notice from North Carolina records that D C Oneal of Surry enters and claims 100 acres in Surry County. The claim chains with G T Hancock and others as minors involved. Additional names include Westal Taylor and related entry details.
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