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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
The Mount Airy newspaper argues strong sentences deter crime, noting February's road terms in Surry Superior Court and the sparse docket at the current session. It advocates strict punishment as the only way to stop crime.
Dissenting readers hail Mr. S Porter Gravee as a skilled solicitor capable of extracting truth from reluctant witnesses. He is praised as a good officer of the law and Surry county expresses pride in him. The writer even suggests sending him to Congress to represent the district, deeming no better man available.
Observers note farmers along country roads adopting up to date techniques. The region shows signs of improvement and is expected to become one of the state’s finest farming sections. Local residents express optimism for a brighter agricultural future.
A warm welcome greeted the famous singer as the Opera house overflowed with townspeople eager to hear him. Citizens packed aisles and spilled into streets, sharing excitement about the performance and the visitor's arrival.
Judge Pritchard spoke twice in Surry this week echoing his Wilmington address published in The News. The visit is billed as boosting local resolve to perform duties by May 26.
A call to action stresses that every good citizen must ensure neighbors can vote, noting many forget to pay their poll tax and should be spoken to about it to prevent disenfranchisement.
A warning notes that failing to pay a political contribution tax by May 1 may bar you from voting. It urges timely payment to preserve the right to participate in elections.
Citizens urged to settle unpaid noll taxes to fulfill obligation and support community services. The notice emphasizes civic duty and personal responsibility for timely payments.
The April term of Dobson Superior Court opened with Judge St M Justice presiding and S J Groves prosecuting. Voters discussed prohibition and governor and congressmen races while jurors were drawn. Trials included Ring for pistol, Rawley acquitted in theft, and several affrays with fines and costs imposed.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co. of Toledo cited by Walldinz Kinnan & Marvin as trustworthy. Cure taken internally, testimonials free, price per bottle. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
A flood of terse notices promotes spring goods and household items from Cleveland to Chattanooga. Advertisers tout hats, shoes, dresses, parasols, wares from Harrison and Co and J L Harrison Co, plus millinery at Barker and Welch Mitchells, Star Brand footwear at Hale’s, and Edison phonographs at F L Smith Hardware. Prices stressed, loyalty promises and money back guarantees implied.
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