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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
2
Mount Airy North Carolina newspaper notes subscription rates for one year at 1.50 dollars and records second class mail status under federal act of March 8 1872.
A 19th or early 20th century essay argues happiness comes from three human instincts reproduction wealth preservation and herd cooperation. It stresses saving, community involvement, and participation in church, lodges, and schools as essential for a fulfilled life. It notes poverty and social isolation as barriers to happiness.
The writer asserts that living to avoid disapproval from others is essential for happiness and usefulness. They acknowledge readers may doubt the idea but urge acceptance as the route to a fulfilled life.
The state moves to suppress Otto Wood and curb his interviews and public exposure. Officials warn against reporting on his hero status as his threats and violent history endanger others and fuel wrongful fame. Authorities insist no more info or vacations should be granted or shared.
J H East a longtime Surry county resident died last Friday at his home near Galax Virginia after two years of declining health. His remains were taken to Antioch Baptist Church for funeral services led by Rev J H Hall and Dr J T Smith with Junior Order members conducting graveside rites. More than 200 Junior Order members formed a double line at the church and grave. He was known for leading singing schools and was esteemed as a singer of the old school with his family. He is survived by his widow and two children.
Workmen finished installing metal street signs on light and telephone poles at street corners to mark principal streets. The Main street dry bridge was surfaced with gravel and asphalt by the Atlantic and Yadkin receivers at the mayor’s request, replacing the former wood floor.
Fire swept across Skull Camp Mountain damaging timber on over 10000 acres of forest during last week. Initial reports blamed a saw mill but some suspect blockaders. The area provides galax ground for Native pickers and has seen annual fires to hinder such activity.
The Carolina Virginia Fair stockholders met in this city to elect officers for 1926. Elected were President W. G. Sydnor Treasurer J. F. Prather Secretary Edw. M. Linville. Directors include J. D. Sargent J. H. Midkiff J. F. Prather J. B. Sparger W. J. Byerly T. G. Fawcett and Dr EF M Hollingsworth.
Mount Airy Dobson and Pilot Mountain residents attending college in Creemboro will ride a special bus home for the holidays on Friday, allowing students to spend the festive break with family.
Eastern states contest Joint Board choices for national highways with criticism that routes favor Western sections and political influence. Maryland New York Pennsylvania reject the plan while Pennsylvania urges changes to achieve a balanced system and fair eastern representation.
Glenn Tilley of this city and co defendants Leon and Charles Hyman of Greensboro were found not guilty of all charges related to a Stuart Virginia fire that damaged the Hymans stock. The court dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence after the state rested, ending the prosecution without defense testimony.
The city court docket reports several minor offenses. Albert Eads paid $8.55 for operating a car without a license. Shade Thomas appealed from a $20 fine and four month suspended sentence for drunkenness. Edgar Gilley paid costs for abandoning his family and remains bonded to support them. Quincey Webb was fined $25 and costs for liquor possession. J. W. Cook paid $5 for drunken and disorderly conduct.
Administratrix Ethel Brim notifies all claimants to exhibit claims against the estate of William Brim by December 9 1926. Creditors must settle debts promptly. Attorney T B McCargo Jr to represent.
The December issue of The Assistant Pastor edited by Rev. J. J. Eads of the Ararat Circuit Methodist Church arrives at The News office. The 14 page magazine in neat form features reading and advertising and gains wide circulation through Mr Fade. It is endorsed by the Mount Airy Merchants Association as an advertising medium and reflects hard earnest work by Pastor Eads among his churches.
Mary C McCargo Administratrix issues notice to all creditors to present claims by November 19 1926 at the office of T B McCargo Jr. debtors should settle now. Published November 18 1925.
In the estate of A. D. Moss deceased all claimants must present their claims to Edna A. Redman administratrix at Mount Airy North Carolina Route 1 within 12 months from November 20 1925 or be barred from recovery. Also all debts owed to the estate should be settled promptly. W L Reece attorney.
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