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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists subscription rates of 1.50 dollars and notes second class matter status with publication from Mount Airy North Carolina. The notice cites J E Johnson and Son as publishers and references postal regulations under the 1872 act.
The county health board enforces a rule requiring sanitary privies within 300 yards of homes. Charles Nichols of White Plain faced charges for not complying, arguing no law requires him to build a privy. The dispute centers on whether county boards can amend state law, with the matter referred to the Attorney General and the case continued.
Special prohibition agent JiRob Comer of Dobson was wounded twice in the shoulder during a pursuit near Leaksville, Rockingham county, after stopping an automobile believed to carry liquor. Comer and two fellow officers were shot when the car refused to halt. the assailant was arrested and Comer is expected to recover.
Police say they had monitored the man for some time and that he knew officers were trying to arrest him to halt his liquor dealings.
A Christmas pageant at Central Methodist Church nearly turned serious when Santa Claus caught fire from a candle during the tree blessing. The blaze damaged his costume before prompt aid prevented a worse incident, and Santa returned Christmas morning with gifts as promised.
A Mount Airy citizen received a $4 check last week settling a twenty year old debt from a farmer for four days of ditch cleaning. The farmer, who later joined a revival and church, finally paid the four dollars to clear his conscience.
A. E. Linville, formerly of Mount Airy, was arrested in Lexington on charges of using the mails to defraud by selling hybridized dogs as thoroughbreds. He admitted past dog sales and a prior federal conviction, and operated also as I C Martin and Carolina Kennels with ties to Winfrey, now jailed in Greensboro.
The Nation's Business notes that as a town grows the number of longtime residents shrinks and merchants must keep reminding the public. It compares persistent advertising to a church steeple and its open air presence, with a Sunday bell marking ongoing visibility. The Mount Airy Missionary society meets Mrs G W Williams on North Main street Saturday at 2 30 P M.
The annual meeting of stockholders of The Bank of Mount Airy in Mount Airy North Carolina is scheduled for Thursday January 6 1921 at 12 00 PM in the bank office. President W J Byerly will preside.
Thos D Roberts builder at 188 Haymore St. reports back pain kidney soreness and unnatural secretions. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and continues to recommend them over seven years later. Available 60c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a city jail awaiting trial, Tom Benton the colored cook at Blue Ridge Inn faces charges for shooting Earl Thompson the colored porter. The pair argued in the hotel yard after Benton drank, Benton fired twice wounding Thompson once in the hip. Thompson rests at home on Needmore Street and is recovering.
Bud Marshall, jailed in Dobson for months on a charge of breaking into Wolf's drug store and attempting to steal morphine, has escaped by likely picking a lock. He is now at large, and officers warn the public as they search for him and expect him to return to his old haunts.
A Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stewart featured a holly decorated parlor and a narcissus amid a loaded Christmas tree. Children led by Miss Josie Worrell performed while Miss Dorthy Davis accompanied. Reid Stewart won the boys prize and Frances Stewart won the girls prize.
Mrs Paul Allred hosted four tables of rock Friday afternoon at her Cherry street home with Holly and mistletoe decorations. About a dozen White Plains youths attended, entertained by Nettie Allred Lara Marshall Ester Boswell and Katie Spaugh assisting with refreshments.
C L Spease and family of Cumberland Virginia are spending the holidays on a visit likely involving travel within the region and family time over the season.
The piece notes that poor appetite and after meal discomfort signal digestive issues leading to weakness and weight loss. It mentions Rev. K McKenzie of Route 1, Section as offering a valuable aid for correcting the condition.
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