Tell's Religion Hurting Him in Taft Support Fight
A dispatch cites George B. Tobey, Nebraska Epworth Assembly secretary, warning the Republican committee that Taft risks Methodist votes. Tobey says Methodist ministers favor Bryan and oppose Taft, claiming Taft denying Christ's divinity harms his appeal among Methodists. Tobey also notes Taft’s Unitarian views alienating some voters.
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George BE. Tobey
Nebraska Epworth Assembly
Republican State Committee
Taft
Tobey
Epworth
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Graded School Plans Grand Opening Next Wednesday
The Graded School resumes next Wednesday at nine o clock with strong teaching staff. An examination for new pupils is Tuesday from nine to noon at the school building. Parents and friends are invited to attend the opening exercises Wednesday morning from nine to nine thirty. Supt Sheppe.
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Hachchid
Edocation
Sheppe
Republicans In Yadkin Split Over Nomination
In Yadkin County Republicans divide after a pro prohibition faction breaks from the old line ticket. An independent Republican convention is called for Monday September 7 with J H Dobbins running as treasurer. Efforts toward a Republican Democrat compromise could yield some Democratic wins in a rare split result.
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Yadkin
J. H. Dobbins
Will of the People
Wealthy Worcester Man Pond Dies in Tennessee
Major William F. Pond of Worcester Massachusetts died after a short illness in Johnson City Tennessee. He and his second wife reportedly lived in silence for years though accounts vary. Pond aged 81 had attempted to transfer property to his children but was restrained by an injunction claimed as fraudulent by his wife. He set out to be with a sister but she died shortly before his arrival and Pond never recovered.
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Worchester
Mass
Willian F. Pond
Johnson City
Tenn
Pond
Democratic Convention Called for Dobson North Carolina
A Democratic convention is called to meet in Dobson on September 12, 1968 at noon to nominate a candidate for the legislature and county offices and to appoint delegates to the Senatorial Convention. Township primaries are set for September 5 at 2 PM. Senator Lee Overman has been invited to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
N. C
Lee
Overman
Executive Committee
H. Haynes
J. H. Folger
DeWitt’s Little Barly Rivers Embrace Se and Sure
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item about DeWitt’s small river area, noting names and places with uncertain spelling. The readable phrases hint at a community update or feature, mentioning rivers, locations, and regional identifiers without complete context.
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DeWitt
Barly
The Wives of the Leading Presidential Candidates
Mrs. Bryan is reserved, studious and a lawyer who served as her husband’s secretary in Congress and helps him through the campaign. Mrs. Taft is progressive, highly educated and a key diplomat who has shaped her husband’s political path. Mr. Taft notes she attended all political conferences in the Philippines.
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Bryan
Taft
Congress
Denver
Mr. Taft
Philippines
Tragic Accidents Highlight Week of Dreadful Incidents
A Brooklyn physician died after half swallowing a cork from a vial. A Hartford lawyer choked by a fishbone. A Jersey City plumber faints after a tooth is knocked down his throat. An olive pit in a woman's ear led to suicide. A Cambie needle pierced a girl’s heart and she died in ten minutes. A boy racing with a tin horn died after the horn damaged his palate. A two year old fell into scalding water and died in five hours. The Iron Duke survived a near choking from a pheasant bone splinter.
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Brooklyn
Hartford
Jersey City
Duke of Wellington
Traveling Man Saves Passenger With Remedy On Train
A traveling man aboard an eastbound Oregon train from Pendleton to Le Grande, Oregon, treated a severely ill woman with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He gave two doses, stabilized her within twenty minutes, and received thanks from every passenger in the car before arrival at Le Grande. For sale by Gwyn Drug Co.
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R&r
Pendleton
le Grarde
Ore
Sam A. Garber
Choiie
Plaan
le Grande
Gwyn Drug Co
Why Men Advertise Says the manager of a great store
The manager explains that six near identical toilet articles sell unevenly but the best seller gains because constant advertising by its manufacturer keeps it prominent. He argues persistent advertising drives demand, noting all six compete yet only one dominates due to sustained promotion.
Hold the Baby Stirring Caroleen Tent Meeting
A Wesleyan band led tent meeting in Caroleen runs for weeks with active participation. One local man attends all services and joins in song. his wife jokes she would prefer him to stay home and hold the baby while he goes to the meeting to help sing Hold the Fort.
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Caroleen
Wesleyan
John
Glacier
Musical Concerts on Victor Talking Machines
Sole agents advertise Hymns Waltzes Violin Band Banjo solos and duets with laughing stories. Quar tetts on Victor Talking Machines sold on easy terms. Come and see.
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Victor
Public sale of land in Surry County by trust deed
By virtue of a deed of trust dated March 16 1904 to secure fifty five dollars owed to Surry County Loan and Trust Company a public auction will be held at Mount Airy town hall on September 8 at twelve noon. The property lies on the west side of Fisher's River in Surry County comprising about twenty eight acres adjoining Oliver Stanley N J Martin and C Holyfield. Geo D Fawcett trustee.
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E. . Bray
L. E. Ray
Surry
Fisher's River
Oliver Stanley
N. J. Martin
C. Holyfield
Geo, D. Fawcett
Notice of dower action in Surry County Superior Court
In Surry County Superior Court before the Clerk Nancy Jackson widow of J B Jackson deceased sues Mek R Smith Exv and Lucy A Kabourtyan Taylett Celia Whittle S Jackson Joe G Jackson Rachel Jackson and others heirs for dower land. Defendants Lucy A Ashburn Retta Taylett Celia Whittle B S Jackson Joe S Jackson and Rachel Jackson must appear at the court house on 19th day of 1908 to answer or demur to the complaint as required by the clerk of the Superior Court.
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North Carolina
Surry County
Nancy Jackson
J. 8. Jackson
R. Smith
Lucy A. Kabourtyan Ee. Taylett
Celia BE. Whittle
S. Jackson
Joe G. Jackson
Rachelis
J. Jackson
Lucy A
Ashburn
Retta E. Taylett
Celia FE
Whittle
Jackson
Joe
Rachel Jackson
Superior Court
Court House
Said County
Epeen
N. C
Executor of Jacob Hiatt estate notice to claimants
Having qualified an Executor of the estate of Jacob Hiatt deceased, all persons holding claims against the estate are notified to present them to the Executor within 12 months from now for settlement. This notice will be pleaded in bar. Tobaccosville North Carolina Route 1.
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Jacob Hiatt
F. F. Wail
Tobaccosville N. C
Wrenn Estate Lands Sale in Dobson Aug 3 1908
By order of the Superior Court in the case W F Carter and G C Welch Exrs of Jno L Worth vs E H Wrenn Admr the Court House door in Dobson N C on Sept 3 1908 will sell a 2 lot tract totaling 100 acres in Stuarts Creek township Surry County adjoining Ellis Jarrell J R Greenwood Sarah Gardner and Polly Golding known as the Wm Colson home place. Terms one third cash and remainder in 12 months with bond and approved security. Aug 3 1908 v W Folger Com
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Superior Court
W. F. Carter
G. C. Welch
Jno. L. Worth
E. H. Wrenn
Court House
Dobson
Surry County
N. C. Stuarts Creek
Ellis Jarrell
J. R. Greenwood
Sarah Gardner
Polly Golding
Wm. Colson
V. W. Folger
Notice of Sale of Valuable Property in Yadkin County NC
Public auction ordered by the Superior Court of Yadkin County North Carolina to sell a Main Street Mount Airy lot with dwelling and outbuildings and a nine hundred? undivided interest in adjoining Surry County land. Bids open September 10, 1908 at 12 oclock noon.
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Superior Court
Yadkin
North Carolina
Harve Huff Et al
Nannie Huff Et al
Mount Airy
Surry County
J. W. Prather
J. H. Prather
Joe Hollingsworth
Main Street
Hollingsworth
Zembellow
J. A. Thompsons
J. C. Thompson
Saddle Mountain
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Park Ridge
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Greensboro
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Edison
Bowen &Pro
Winston-Satem
N.C
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THE
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College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
West Raleigh
Commissioners Sale
W. L. Steele
J. F. Hines Insurance
W. G. Sydnor
MT. Airy, N
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Iasurane
Strong Line Fire, Life & & Accent Companies
Kepr
R. W. Reece
F. L. Smith Haw. Co
Poe
R R. Folger
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Main & Needmore St
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