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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
The piece reflects on court sentences sending sixty people to the roads, argues concealed weapons fuel crime, and suggests harsh penalties for pistol carriers. It then records the obituary of James Monroe Jones of Boonville with details of his death, family, faith, character, and funeral.
Westfield Graded school to host a Christmas Eve entertainment. Dr J T Smith resigns as Westfield Baptist pastor. Rev Olly Martin and Rev C H Johnson with M C Call to preach in January 1909. Sam Inman and Daisy Cook wed on the evening of the 6th. Boss Cain and Rosie Atkinson and Job Arrington and Ida Gordon wed on Sunday December 13. John J France, 83, of Westfield Route 1, died last Friday and was buried Saturday. Funeral for Mrs Mary J Covington held for heart trouble. Rev P Oliver and Dr J T Smith led the service. A subscriber.
An unsigned letter praises Mr. Hamlin the new jailer at Dobson for cleaning floors basements and making a tidy jail. The writer notes the honesty of the piece but questions why someone would not sign it while affirming Hamlin may be an excellent county officer.
The Baptist women decorate the Bunker building and display donated articles for sale over three days. Oysters coffee and other refreshments will be served. Proceeds go to the new Baptist church fund. Visitors are welcome to stop by.
The Woman's Home Mission society will meet in the ladies room of Central Church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Members are urged to attend as plans are to be made to distribute the Christmas offering to the prospect. The society invites all churches in the city to join.
Public school at Fiat Rock under G E Burrus has enrolled 92 scholars with average attendance around 50. More help will be needed after Christmas as work remains heavy for one teacher. Sunday school also thriving under Harvey Baughn with a shared entertainment planned for December 24. The Junior Order plans a future visit to place a flag and support the school. Reverend C C Haymore continues his service assignments. Granite Quarry, 14, 1908. J A Deatherage.
The 76th annual Baptist State Convention in Wilson North Carolina opened its second day with a devotional service led by Rev Dr William Lunsford of Asheville. J B Carleye reelected president. Livingston Johnson completes eight years as corresponding secretary. State missions received 36 245 738 in 1909 and home missions 17 010 21, total 86 551 74.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promising to strengthen the patient and build constitution. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure with testimonials available on request.
A compact advertisement touts Pennsylvania Anthracite cannel coal for grates. It promises a hot clean fire with no smoke or soot, emphasizing stove size suitability.
A playful nursery scene unfolds as a mother calls for grandpa and children May Ruth and a cousin amid fuss over a baby’s first tooth. The cousin jokes about having many teeth already, adding light humor to the family moment.
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