Local notes from Mount Airy and Elkin December 1905
Mount Airy and nearby Elkin items report social, weather, and business notes. Dr W H Beamer visited Tax Nave office. Mr Henry Douglass of Yadkinville died. Oak wood sells for 150 per cord. Mayor Baily and Rev Joseph Potte are mentioned. reunions and church events are scheduled, with local officials and citizens updating readers on health, firesafety, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Cue
Lona Cedar
Virginia
Eugene Kapp
Harry
Elkin
R. H. Leonard
Henry Douglass
Yadkinville
Baily
Joseph Potte
Friends’ Church
Philadelphia
Christian Advocate
H. M. Blair
Thos. B. McOsrgo
J. W. Ashby
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Robert D. Gilmer
North Carolina
Surry County
Prize drill and community notices at the Armory
Local notices urge attendance at a prize drill Friday night at the Armory to support the company. Farmers report a fine tobacco season for market. A Young Ladies Club meeting is set for December 14 at Mrs. W. 8. Cressy, with members urged to attend. A grand musical concert by the Central Methodist Ladies Aid Society comes to the Blue Snow Thursday at 8 oclock, with two elocutionists and music. admission 10c children, 15c adults for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Club
Cressy
R. B. Hinen
Bankers Union of the World
North
South Carolina
Ladies’ Aid Society
Central Methodist Church
Mise Creasy
Veterans Thank the Guards for Armory Access
At a meeting of Surry County Camp Confederate Veterans held on Saturday last the group thanked the Hollingsworth Guards for inviting them to the prize drill at the Armory on Friday night the 13th last and for offering use of the Armory when needed. J. R. Paddisoo Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
W. E. Patterson
Surry
R. H. Herring
Baptist Church
Southside
Wilmington
N. C
Annie Borden
Wiston
Mr. Herring
Hollingsworth Guards
J. R. Paddisoo
Parsonage Welcome Amid Snow Storm
A Statesville correspondent writes that on December 4 a snow storm trapped travelers but they were ushered into a warm parsonage by friendly Christians who prepared food and friendship, providing comfort from a harsh night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Boyer
Statesville
Appointments at Friends' Church Gather Local Clergy
Rev Joseph Potts attends Peace Conference in Philadelphia this week. Rev T Wesley Wooten of White Plains to preach Sunday at 11 AM. Mrs Ellen M Marshall expected to attend third Saturday and Sunday. All are invited, especially the young folks. M B M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Church, &c
Joseph Potts
Philadelphia
T. Wesley Wooten
White Plains
Ellen Midhorn Marshall
Tribute to the Late James M. Jessup
The piece honors James M. Jessup who died November 21. It notes his father Ambrose Jessup, his wife and several children, his exemplary Christian life, and his respected status in the community. Written by former pastor W. H. ce, it praises his family and lasting influence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Jessup
Ambrose Jessup
W. H. Ce
Royal Arcanum Elects New Renfro Council Officers
The Renfro Council Royal Arcanum elected new officers led by Regent B F Sparger and Vice Regent S M Hale. Past Regent J B Sparger and Rev E M Davie aided revenue efforts against an illicit distillery on Big Ivy Creek, resulting in the destruction of the still and the capture of three moonshiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Renfro Council
B. F. Sparger
8. M. Hale
J. B. Sparger
T. J. Lowry
E. O. Foy
J. R Paddison
Rev
Z Paris
John L. Banner
H. E. Thomas
W. H. Long
Thos. Fawcett
J. H. Prather
Jos. M. Hollingeworth
E. M. Davie
Asheville
Big Ivy Creek
Omark Reaches Agreement with U S on Danied West Indies Sale
A full agreement with the United States over the sale of the Danied West Indies has been reached. The treaty is expected to be opened this week in Washington. The price fixed is between five and seven million dollars. The article notes questions of free trade and citizen sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omark
United States
West Indies
Washington
Church Fire Destroys Colored Congregation Building
Fire gutted the near east Berbers street church and two adjacent one story houses. Rev J P Franklin led Sunday services as the church neared completion, with community members urged to aid in rebuilding the damaged structure and assist the affected colored congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Franklin
Berbers Street
A. Williams
Baptists Convene at Winston Endorse Wake Forest Drive
The Baptist State Convention at Winston last week reported over 100000 dollars raised in the past year. Speakers cited the Southern Baptist work with the Foreign Mission and Sunday School boards as well as the Baptist Publication Society. A land purchase and portrait gift honored William Done Moseley, and a Twenty Century plan aimed to raise 100000 dollars for Wake Forest and related institutions. The educational committee urged extending the drive one year to finish core goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
North Carolina
Star
Johnson
Plippo
Can Baptist Publication Society of
Philadelphia
Spillman
Sunday School Board
Southern Baptist Convention
E. E. Bomar
Richmond
Baptist Book
Raleigh
Durham
N. B. Broughton
Skinner
Board of Trustees
Wake Forest College
Pit Dollare
William Done Mosely
Wake Forest
Baptist Female University
Educational Committee
Chowan Institute
Christmas bargains flood local stores with sales and ads
Local merchants advertise heavy discounts for Christmas in a rush of promotions. J. E. Barker, Price's Art Gallery, Bowman & Bowman, W. Sparger & Co, and H. Schafer slash prices on shoes, candy, hats, fashion goods, and fireworks. Confederate Veterans receive free admittance to a prize drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
J. B. Barker
Price
Steve Hale
Rockwood & Company
W. Sparger & Co
Blackard
Case
J. &. Barker
Price’s
Art Gallery
J. E. Barker
Price & Blakemore
Bowman & Bowman
H. Schafer
D. D. Panxa
Local wholesale firework crowd and home textile aims
A historical notice advertises wholesale firework lots for country merchants via Phillips and Parker and seeks 250 carriers to deliver material to homes and string tobacco bags. It also promotes H Schafer’s clothing store stock and a range of goods, a tonics sale at Dr. Taylor’s, at 50 cents a bottle, and home writing jobs with Ada Warrick accommodations in Mt. Airy and Winston NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips & Parker
W. P. Jordan
H. Schafer’s
Tayor
Main St
Mt. Airy
Local merchants announce price cuts and new store moves
J M Dix and partners advertise cash sales and best prices while Phillips Parker relocate to G A Satterfield’s former room and promise to meet any price. Hi T McIntyre praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and announces plans to occupy a new store with reduced stock to clear space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips & Parker
J. M. Dix
H. Schafer
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank Mount Airy
The annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Mount Airy North Carolina for director election and other business will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 14 1902 from 10 AM to noon. M L Fawcett Cashier Mount Airy NC December 3 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Airy
N. C
M. L. Fawcett
A Victory to be Proud Of and a Forest Reserve Bill
A drink called Allen's Long Balsam is praised as a cure for sore throats. Senator Pritchard proposes a 5,000,000 acre forest reserve in the Appalachian region with a $5,000,000 appropriation and annual pension support. Wiley, mother of the late Lieutenant Worth Bagley, is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pritchard
Senate
Appalachian
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Prnehare
Wiley
Worth Bagley
Catarrh Cure Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh as a constitutional disease by taking a constitutional remedy. The advertisement states the proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Hall
Coteas
Senos
J. Cheney Hall
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Cures
A long illness left me with bea sores until I tried DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. I was perfectly cured and claim it is the best salve on the market. Beware of imitations from druggists in Mt Airy North Carolina. The product is marketed for soothing sore burns and inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fulford
Bea
DeWitt
Ll. W. Weat
Dreggiet
Mt. Airy
N.C
Fire destroys Danville leaf plant and warehouses
A morning blaze in Danville Virginia destroyed the leaf plant of John E Hughes & Co and the Brown's storage warehouse with tobacco stocks. Hughes & Co operated two factories on Adams Brothers property, both containing hogsheads and loose tobacco. The fire damaged Dibbrell Brothers plant Banner warehouse and a dwelling. total loss estimated over 130000 dollars with insurance covering most except price advances on tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dee
John E. Hughes & Co
Brown
Hughes & Co
Adams Brothers
Lynchburg
American Tobacco Company
Dibbrell Brothers
Banner
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LW. West
Main Street
W. G
W. H. Beamer
G. W. Frix
North Wilkesboro
BR. W. Reece
White Plains Friends
Mareball
Christina
Ian Munclaren
Baptist State Convention
Respl Y, Bowman & Bowman
C. E. Parker
Hi. T. McIntyre
St. Paul, Minn
Phillipe & Parker
G. A. Satterfield
Stockholders’ Meeting
P. Graves
Jeri
The
Chisnese Tablet Co
Norfolk
Clauss
R. T. Joyce’s
Otes Syrens
Ayer
R. N. Mann
Fall Mills, Tenn
Lowell
Masa
Barbera. Bat
W. W. Burke
W. Burke
Fl” Schafer
Tobtene
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