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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
The recent Surry Court term drew attention for the limited presence of women in cases. Women and small children, including infants, were seen around the courthouse for days as witnesses or parties in suits, a circumstance that drew comment.
The piece argues magistrates should dispose of cases involving deadly weapons only when no serious damage occurs. It contends many such cases are moved to the Superior Court though magistrates could handle them, avoiding unnecessary escalation.
Col. John R. Webster of Reidsville died Sunday morning at age 64 after a stroke. He was regarded as one of the nation’s ablest writers and a fearless defender of moral questions, influencing his town and state.
The piece argues lawyers are not inherently bad but questions their actions in certain cases. It notes a recent string of lewd acts by Bee na wilt and discusses how to respond to such conduct. It cites the Master’s admonition and observes women today often do not heed similar counsel.
The trial of Monroe Harrell and John Bingman for conspiracy to defraud drew heavy town attention. Merchants say Bingman bought goods for Harrell to secure, then split the goods. Harrell claims Bingman acted alone. A twelve man jury found them guilty, prompting debate on punishment and trust in local credit.
State v Monroe Harrell and John Bingman ended in conviction for conspiracy to defraud merchants with Harrell fined 150 dollars and half costs while Bingman paid 50 dollars and half costs. Carry McAnnally, a Black woman, was jailed for murder of her infant. evidence suggested prenatal condition. Other cases included petty theft, affrays, and retailing with light fines. a horse thief was jailed after stealing a horse from Planters Warehouse and a suspect was arrested in Hillsville. Number of cases crowded docket. many disputes ended in small fines.
Farmers in the Indian Grove area report busy weeks stripping and marketing tobacco with much sold at fair prices. Mrs. W. M. Scott has recovered from recent illness. Mr. D. F. Love lost his feed barn and livestock in a fire on the 22nd, valued at no less than $800 with no insurance. The Indian Grove Sunday School plans a Christmas program and tree.
An early 20th century advertisement argues deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces. It claims constitutional remedies can restore hearing and offers one hundred dollars if Hall’s cures fail, with instructions to send for a booklet.
By authority vested in stockholders and directors at a May 26 meeting the company announces an auction at Cowl Co. on date to liquidate entire retained property and assets. The notice lists terms and location details, citing Berimore and Lions tobacco interests, with signatures from W. KR Dow and Sie.
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