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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
The Mount Airy News from December 10 1908 reports on train schedules and freight, bank statements, and local officials. It notes the new county commissioners with W H Wolffe as chairman, potential sheriff candidates, marriages, legal notices, real estate sales and prices, and numerous social and business updates across Mount Airy and surrounding areas.
A reception and dance was given by the young men of the society set of this cay at the Blue Ridge Inn last night to Mr. and Mrs. B. Graves. Novo effort or expense was spared to make the occasion one of the most enjoyable ever given in this city. The refreshments consisted of the choicest nuts, fruits and bonbons of the season.
Mrs. George Fawcett entertained the Forty Two Club yesterday afternoon in honor of bride Mrs. B. Y. Graves. Guests brought dainty Christmas needlework and an elegant luncheon followed in the dining room, making the hour most enjoyable.
The House Ladies Book Club met with Miss Mary Fulton at Mrs. Banner’s on south Main Street for a tin shower in honor of bride Mrs. B Y Graves. The home was decorated in red and green and a luncheon was served in the dining room. The bride received a lovely bouquet of red carnations.
Mrs Thomas Fawcett hosts an elaborate social reception at her Main street residence this afternoon from three to six o clock in honor of her daughters Mesdames C H Armfield and D M Ausley of Statesville. About eighty invitations were issued and the event is highly anticipated given Mrs Fawcetts usual standards.
In Asheville a new district evangelist appointment was made for the Mount Airy district. Rev. 2. E. Bary will lead, traveling the large district to assist ministers, preach in underserved places, and build up weak charges. A pledge of twelve hundred dollars supports the effort, with Idlewild in Sparta as a base and meetings starting next Sunday. Rev. J. W. Kennedy succeeds on the circuit and is expected to arrive this week.
Notice to shareholders of National Bank of W N C about the regular annual meeting of stockholders. The meeting will be held at the bank on Thursday January 12, 1909. G F weather? jan rk weetz cashier.
Christian's in Mt Airy touts high prices as proof of quality and value. The ad promises the best bargain while claiming to work harder for customers and inviting shoppers to compare with Piedmont markets.
Advertisements for Ashcrafts products and W E Jackson and Co offer largest display of Xmas goods. Santa Claus promotes gifts and toys while discounts on cigars, hats, cloaks and fur items attract shoppers. Includes notices about Harrison Co, Marrison Co, Hicks of Elkin and Pace offering harness appliances and auto gear.
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