Dobaon Court Sees Hale Convicted Over Mad Dog Defense
In Dobaon Court a trial featured Will Hale of Shoals township accused of carrying a naval weapon. John T. Holler testified Hale shot a dog claiming mad dog danger, but witnesses said no pistol or belt were seen. The jury found Hale guilty in about thirty seconds. The judge planned a separate corieae bill against Hale for perjury.
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Aaron Penn
Aaron
Williams
Will] Hale
Shoals Township
John T. Holler
Hale
New York
Columbia Boyden
Graw
Corieae
Easter Services Plentiful Across Local Churches
Easter Sunday brought large crowds to Baptist Presbyterian Friends and Methodist services. Rev J E Smith and Rev J A Gilmor preached on the Resurrection with special music and flowers. An Easter offering supported Brevard Industrial School heating, and probate notices announce settlement deadlines in the Walter W Creasy estate with 12 month claims window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. E. Smith
Thomasville
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Gilmor
Friends Church
S. R. Pickett
Lazarus
Jp. Vance Price
Brevard Industrial School
Fol ey's Honey and Tar relief not restricted by law
Advertises Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles as safe under the Pure Food and Drug law, claiming no opiates or other harmful ingredients. States product is suitable for children and adults and is sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Virginia Roberta and Edward Taylor Wed in Wausau Ceremony
In the northern city at the Short residence on Tuesday at 7 45 in the morning the ceremony united Virginia Roberta and Edward Taylor of Richmond Virginia. Rev J E Earnhardt officiated in the Methodist rite. The couple plans a tour of northern U S and Canada before settling in Wausau Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Short
Virginia Roberta
Edward Taylor
Richmond
J. E. Earnhardt
Canada
Wausau
Wisconsin
Vinol touted as best cod liver oil tonic in Mt Airy
An open letter to Mt Airy residents promotes Vinol cod liver oil tonic as a safe, effective strength creator. It claims Vinol contains medicinal elements from fresh cod livers without oily byproducts and adds tonic iron. It targets the elderly, weak women, children, and nursing mothers, asserting cures for coughs and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
White Plains School Closes After Notable Evening
The White Plains School closed Saturday night with an exemplary program of songs and dialogues. Miss Frances Marshall led the musical department to high praise, while Miss Huldah Marshall was hailed as a faithful and capable teacher. Speakers announced upcoming prohibition talks at the Baptist Church next Sunday, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Frances Marshall
Huldah Marshall
Huldath
Baptist Church
Kidney Trouble Remedy Ad From May Day Issue
A vintage ad promogulates Foley's Kidney Cure to stop kidney and bladder irregularities. Claims cure for cases within medical reach. Product sold by J H Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J H Gwyn
W C T U Prayer Meeting at Central M E Church
The local W C T U will hold a prayer meeting in the ladies' flot of Central M E Church on Thursday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock. The ladies of all denominations are cordially invited.
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M. E
Woman's Home Mission Society Plans Church Social Evening
A public reception and social will be held by the Woman's Home Mission Society of Central M. E. Church in the Sunday School room Friday at 8 o'clock. A short program will follow and refreshments will be served. There is no admission or collection. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Mission Society of
Central M. E. Church
Marvelous curative powers touted for health reform
Advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures all disorders and restores health, strength, and flesh. Supposed to be effective after use, priced at 35 cents, with distribution through Drag and Taylor Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Drag and Taylor Drug Co
Notice of land sale in Surry County partition action
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County I will sell at the premises the James Haynes land about 94 acres described as Josephine and John Joyce on the East B T Gillespie on the South and Thomas Badgett on the West. Terms one third cash one third in twelve months and the remainder in two years with note and security. Also at same time I will sell household furniture for cash. Sale by W L Reece this April 9th 1208.
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Superior Court of
Surry County
Josephine
John Joyce
T Gillespie
Thomas Badgett
James Haynes
W L Reece
Public Land Sale in Surry County North Carolina
Court commissioner C B Denny announces a partition sale of two tracts in Surry County on the Ararat River and Pilot Creek. The Polly Deans home place at 212 acres and the Vaughn place at 14 acres are offered in four parcels with terms: one fourth cash, one fourth in six months, and the balance in twelve months. Sale date stated as May 1908. Information available from B Denny Pinnacle NC. FP D. Dated April 4, 1908.
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Superior Court of
Surry County
Renviee c
Berry County
N. C
Treceiey Mthday
Ararat River
N. J. Fulk
James Minneham
J. M. Falk
Polly Deans
Pilot Creek
Joan Denny
Edmon Stone
B. M. Dodson
Vaughn Place
Denny
Pinnacle N. Co
B. Denny
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Health Tonic
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that tones the stomach purifies the blood and regulates the kidneys liver and bowels. Sold for 35 cents as tea or tablets by Ashcraft Drug Co. and Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Ashcraft Drug Co
Taylor Drug Co
Tax sale notice for Mount Airy real estate in Dobson
Mount Airy tax collector announces sale at the Dobson courthouse door on May 4 1908 at 2 o clock to satisfy delinquent taxes for H G Gallaway covering 1905 1906 1907 amounting to 149 78 and costs Gallaway Opera House lot in Mount Airy adjoining Joseph Nations and Dr C L Banner and James Phelps taxes for 1906 1907 amounting to 39 06 plus costs payment in cash highest bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Court House
Dobson
H. G. Gallaway
Mt. Airy
N. C
Gallaway Opera House
Joseph Nations
Dr. C L Banner
Jas. Phelps
Trustes Sale Notice in Surry County Land Auction
Trustees sale of a Riley Bennett and Martha Bennett deed of trust dated December 4 1906 to be held May 9 1908 at 2 PM in Pilot Mountain North Carolina. real estate described as a traced tract adjoining J I Dodson and Peter Bennetts lines with multiple bearings and distances, conveyed to satisfy a debt to Q O N Swanson with cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Bennett
Martha
Surry County
Pilot Bank & Trust Co
Pilot Mountain
N. C
J. I. Dodson
Rebecca Denny
Formelia Whitaker
N. Y
Riley
Sam Bennetts
Q O. N. Swanson
W. R. Badgett
Fragmented OCR shows garbled notes from a regional article
Readable parts mention a local event with dates and names lost in transcription. The piece hints at a community meeting or incident but no clear actions or outcomes can be identified from the available text.
Portrait photography and framing deals offered
An ad promotes photographs for fifty cents and Post Cards at one dollar per dozen. It highlights an on exhibit line of frames advertised as cheap and notes Franklin consistently delivers good work regardless of price.
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Franklin
Mount Airy Town Election Set For May First
Notice announces a town election in Mount Airy with Mayor and five commissioners to be chosen, two per ward and one at large. Appointed officials include A W Dean in Ward 1 and J E Barker plus J R Patterson as judges, plus J W Crewd registrar and J C Hollingsworth with J B Sparger as judges in Ward 2. Registration opens as provided by law.
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Board of Town Commissioners
Mount Airy
A. W. Dean
Istrar
J. E. Barker
J. R. Patterson
J. We. Crewd
J. C. Hollingsworth
J. B. Sparger
Jesse H. Prather
Liver Pills Advertised by J W Mepherson and Co
An old advertisement promotes liver pills for biliousness and sick headache. The pills are described as gel caps cleaned and clarified, priced at 252.0, offered by J W Mepherson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mepherson and Co
Mt Airy Market Report Reads Like Mixed Prices
The Mt Airy produce market notes fluctuating prices for eggs green goods and staples. Egg quotes around 124 cents with wider ranges for greens dry hides butter potatoes and apples listed in a retail context.
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Mt. Airy Produce Market Report
Notice A. J. Beamer Co. Va to Run Store in Gap
The A. J. Beamer Company of Virginia announces it will operate a new retail outlet at Gap North Carolina and seeks trade from Gap and nearby communities.
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A. J.aaae
Calat Aa Gap
N.C
W Gap
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Dobaon Court
Walter W. Creasy
Marcel Id
Ohn B. Prenay
Admr
Walter W, Creasy
Taylor — Roberts
Wm. H. Anderson
M. D
Anya
J. W. McPherson
W. C. T. U. Prayer Meeting
Notie
R. W. Reece
F. L. Smith Hdn. Co
Shadow
F. M. Poore
Sec. & Treas
J. 1. Wolfe
Barber Newt
Bank of
First National Bank
Surry
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Paw
T. Carhier
Tims
Savin
F. L. Smith
Hdw. Co
Mount Airy, N. C
Pilot Sanitarium
Mouical
Piedmont
Nor
Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountains
Uaria
Catarr
Cardus
Mra. R. H. Lawson
Sprott
Ala
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