Deed of Trust Sale of Hemmings Farm and Crops in Surry County
By deed of trust to me by R D Hemmings and wife to secure 1208.13 due J L Appnals Company, default on 15 November 1923. Sale on 22 December 1923 at 1 PM contains Hemmings crops and tenant crops on two tracts in Stewarts Creek and Dobson Townships, plus one Ford touring car, and Hemmings and Etta Hemmings rights in two tracts totaling 66 and 57.8 acres respectively in Surry County NC. Bounded by Babe Marsh Sarah Easta J B Atkins Ike Belton and Stanton Newman. Sale to satisfy debt interest and costs. November 21 1923 J H Folger Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Hemmings
J. L. Appnals & Company
Surry County
Witlst
R. D. Hemming
Stewarts Creek
Dobson Township
North Carolina
Etta Hemmings
Stewart’s Creek Township
Babe Marsh
Sarah Easta
P. S. Rothrock
J. B. Atkins
Joe Bill
J. W.) Johnson
James East
Sur County
J. Ike Belton
Mart Johnson
Stantford Newman
Britton Faymore
Andrew Y
J. H. Folger
Administrator's Notice for Estate of J M Harrell
Walter W Carter as administrator notifies all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to file claims within one year or be barred. Notice dated November 14 1923.
Lure of Mountain Attraction Surges in Saint Nicholas
In Saint Nicholas Magazine an essay traces why mountain climbing draws crowds despite peril. It argues the sport offers health benefits and open-air exercise, accessible to many with simple gear and varied ambitions, while noting a shift from daredevil risk to disciplined, scientific practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Arnold
Mont Blanc
de Saussure
Tyndal
St. Nicholas Magazine
Origin of the wild cat banks term in Michigan history
The Detroit News recounts how during the 1837 financial panic Michigan saw forty fraudulent banks dubbed wild cats as their notes bore a wild cat image. Most failed within two years amid counterfeit notes and lax state laws that allowed banking robbery in the name of finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit News
Do not judge cheese by color says English paper
An English article argues color is a poor indicator of cheese quality. It notes wet yellow cheeses show coutar coloring and poor quality, while texture best signals value. New cheese is mild, ripened cheese sharp, and color does not prove putrefaction.
More Queer English in a Boston Transcript Snippet
An overheard remark from a restaurant scene, where a customer tries to delay paying by saying to the cashier he has not paid yet, with the clerk replying in dialect that the payment is indeed not yet due. This vignette reflects playful mishearing of common phrases in everyday speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casalet
Boston Transcript
New Sweet Cherry Evolved Early at New York Station
A new cherry that ripens a week to ten days earlier than any existing cherry has been developed at the New York agricultural experiment station. The breakthrough promises earlier harvests and potential market advantages for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Huge dam planned on Hiawassee River in North Carolina
The Southern Appalachian Power company seeks a Federal Power Commission license for a 170 foot high dam with power house on the Hiawassee River in Cherokee and Clay counties near Murphys. The installation could reach 650000 horsepower and feed into interconnected systems with Georgia Railway and Power, Alabama Power, Tennessee Electric Power, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Appalachain Power Company
Federal Power Commission
Hiawassee
Cherokee
Clay
Murphy
North Carolina
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Alabama Power Company
Tennessee’ Electric Power Company
Why Pork Products Should be Prepared on the Farm
Farmers Bulletin 913 from the U S Department of Agriculture urges farmers to make on farm pork products for higher profits Bountiful demand for fresh and smoked country sausage ham and bacon supports home production The note lists needed equipment and a simple two thirds lean to one third fat meat recipe with salt pepper and casings and points to the bulletin for more recipes and guidance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Parcel Post
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain in Mount Airy Woman
Mount Airy resident Mrs. P. C. Brannock reports recovery from chronic backache nervousness and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She previously praised the remedy in 1918 and reaffirmed in 1928 stating long relief and occasional use to keep kidneys in order. 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
P. C. Brannock
Orchard St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Prairie Schooners to Roll to Capital for Economy Plea
Cleveland hosts a launch of the Lower Taxes and Legislation League led by C A Dyer and Walter H Lloyd to form prairie schooners farm wagons to gather signatures urging Senators and Representatives to back economy and lower taxes as proposed by the Ohio State Grange. Schooners will travel to Columbus and then to Washington for a Capitol delivery of petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
C. A. Dyer
Ohio Farm Organizations
Walter H.lloyd
Ohio
Ohio State Grange
Columbus
Washington
Capitol
Seeley Ryder Spermatic Shield To Exhibit In Winston-Salem
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, famed rupt ure expert, visits Robert E Lee Hotel Winston Salem Friday December 14. He claims the Spermatic Shield seals ruptures in 10 days, offers immediate effects, and requires no surgery or drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Seeley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lee
Winston-Salem
England
Spain
Seeley
United States
Washington, D. C
P. S
N. Dearborn St
Notice of Sale of Surry County Lands in 1923
Pursuant to a Superior Court order in Mary Luffman Holbrooks vs W H Wolfe and others, commissioners will sell on December 15, 1923, at the premises in Surry County near Thurman post office. The 147acre tract, eschewing described lands, to be sold in lots then overall, with terms one third cash one third in 12 months and balance in two years. The land lies along the E and A railroad, with timber and orchard, adjoining Jim Thompson and Tom Simmons. Sale date is November 14, 1923 by W L Reece and A D Folger Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Surry County
Mary Luffman Holbrooks
W. H. Wolfe
N. C
Thurman Post Office
H. W. Wolfe
H. D. Woodruff
Leister of Deeds
Jim Thompson
Tom Simmons
W. L. Reece
A. D. Folger
Public Auction Scheduled in Surry County Proceedings
Pursuant to an order by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Surry County in the Bruce Carter versus Bert Carter case, the undersigned commissioner will conduct a public auction on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Surry County
Bruce Carter
Bert Carter
Partition Sale Notice for 24 Acre Tract in Surry County
December 21 1923 sale at 1 PM on Cable Ford Road near White Plains North Carolina auctions lands of Martha Pope and others 24 acres more or less cash terms unless agreed otherwise at sale A D Folger Commissioner conducts the partition sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
Cable Ford
White Plains
N. C
Martha Pope
A. D. Folger
World of Good Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Health
Mrs. Ella l L Button of Kirkville New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constitutional trouble saying they have done her a world of good and she has recommended them to many friends who likewise praise them.
Commissioner's Sale of 16 Acre Surry County Land
F Carter commissioner schedules sale by order of Superior Court in Surry County Stewart's Creek Township. Property: 16 acre tract bounded by maple tree and creek with lines described. Sale date November 14 192% at 1 PM. Terms: one third cash one third in six months balance in 13 months with security for def ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Surry County
Stewart's Creek
Borde Ae
F. Carter
Bolt estate sale in Mount Airy North Carolina
In a special proceeding James Pauly Bolt by next friend Fred Folger is ordered sold. The property is a house and lot in Mount Airy Township Surry County with described boundaries on Pine Street opposite Troy Mc Knight's store. Sale terms to be announced on sale date. November 27 1923. H H Lewellyn Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Su Ogee Pd
Superior Court
James Pauly Bolt
L Bolt
Fred Folger
Surry County
North Carolina
Mount Airy Township
Troy McKnight
J. D. Smith
Smith
W. A. Bolt
H. H. Lewellyn
Notices to creditors for the Nichols estates
On the estate of Wash Nichols and wife Priscilla Nichols deceased persons indebted to the estate are notified to make prompt payment and save costs. All claimants against either estate must present claims within the law or the notice will be pled in collection. Dated November 7 1923. W. W. Carter Public Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Harrell
Walter W. Carter
Admr
Wash Nichols
Priscilla Nichols
W. W. Carter
Trustees Sale Notice in Mount Airy Lands
Notice of sale under a trust deed by G N Martin and wife to J W Holt trustee to secure notes. The tract in Mount Airy Township includes about fifty acres with landmarks such as Goings corner and nut tree, sale on December 8 at First National Bank, 10:00 AM. Terms: highest bidder, payment on notes, costs. Nov 6 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Holt
G. N. Martin Martin
Mount Airy
First National Bank
Mount Airy Township
Virginia den Goings Corner
Goings Line
J. W. Hollingsworth
Estate Sale Notice Under a Deed of Trust
By virtue of a deed of trust L F Mosley and wife will sell at public auction in front of Mt Airy Bank on Saturday December 29 at 1 PM the 8.10 acre tract adjoining J L E Masley and others. The sale raises 557.64 to Granite Company plus interest. Also a public auction notice lists seized property from Ho tery and James Crabb for Prohibition violations with an old Ford Touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. FE. Mosley
Mt. Airy
J. L. E. Masley
Gum
J. F. Fulk
Ter
Gunter’s
F. Fulk
Fulks
Granite Company
Salisbury
N. C
Hotery
James Crabb
Ashburn
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Levill-Rowe Insurance Co. Fire, Life and Automobile
Elizabeth Levill
Sallie Levill Rowe
J. E. Banner
John L. Ashby
H. R. Hege
Denistry
Blue Ridge Inn
J. D. Hogan
Granite City Motor Co
Sydnor & Sparger
Chiropractor
Mountairy
XN. c
T. H. Worrell
R. M. Lancaster, M.D
Granite St
Granite City
Roy C. Mitchell
Jackson Bros
Robert J. Lovill, M. D
Heolcomb & Midki
Days of Wildcat Banking
van Lindley
W. S. Wolfe Drug Co
Public Administrator
Trustef
G. C. Worrell
Russell Fork Coal Co
C. E. Cox
J. E. Wilson
Annie Lange
Burlington, Tex
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