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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
7
Historic Mount Airy timetable lists passenger departures and arrivals with coded train numbers such as 131A 6.15pm and 600 7.00am. The fragment shows mixed times and codes including 1.80pm and 12.50pm, reflecting early 20th century rail scheduling.
Telegram from this city Monday evening announced the engagement of Miss Annie Banner to Dr A S Mitchell. The couple wed in Greensboro and left for a bridal tour to New York and other northern points. Annie Banner, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Banner, is described as beautiful and accomplished with many friends. Dr Mitchell is a young eye specialist who recently located here and is establishing a growing practice.
Mrs Lena Poole wife of J A Poole died at their home near the city of paralysis aged about 11 months 2 days She had been stricken last January and slowly declined She was a faithful Methodist at Laurel Bluff and a devoted wife Her remains were taken to South Moston VA with her husband and sister Miss Tillie Blankinship of Naruma VA present during her illness.
Farmers have worked hard on crops and sold little tobacco causing light fall payments to The News. Hundreds owe about a dollar on their copy and many have not yet visited town to settle. Readers are urged not to delay when they can pay.
Mr Frank Woodruffe buys land of about eight acres and plans a public open park with drives swings and seats. As landscape gardener and architect he will start clearing and laying out the grounds soon. The park will be private in ownership but open to the public three minutes from North Main Street, past Sam Hennis's residence.
A public debate is announced for next Monday night December 6 at the Baptist Mission. The topic asks whether women should be equally educated with men. The affirmative will be represented by I H Gilly FE E Hardy and M Bray. The negative by Kob. Williamson J R Davis and J J Thompson. Ladies especially invited.
A jumble of advertisements shows J L Harrison offering dress goods hats coats and fur items along with toy and china sales. Rent notice for an eight room Willow Street house appears with contact W E Kapp. Lundy’s promotes Wonder hose and men’s clothing while Newton and Co advertises low prices. Needles for sewing machines promoted by Earp’s amid general holiday shopping copy.
An old advertisement highlights Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve as a quick preventive and cure for pneumonia colds and croup. The copy appeals from childhood to old age and cites prices 26 and 81.00 with availability through all druggists.
Notice declares prosecution for anyone found hunting or removing wood drifts or other material from lands owned by C. P. Creed and W. G. ov. The warning emphasizes trespass and property protection.
A sale at J. L. Harrisons features a line of ladies short cloaks reduced from 650 cents to 1.50 dollars each. The discount highlights a bargain-driven event aimed at attracting shoppers seeking affordable outerwear.
Our stock of Christmas goods comes in daily with something for every member of the family from babies to grandpa. The assortment includes dolls toys chine glassware albums scarfs ties handkerchiefs fruits candies and many more items. Priced reasonably with early buyers offered the best selection and we will hold purchases until Christmas if you prefer.
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