Death and life notes from local Canada area
Obituary reports Jerry Dowell death after illness and burial by Rev Allen. Local residents cited include R C King on Route 6, Sam n Samuel Jones residence, and Emeline Robertson visiting Frie Combs near Fancy Gap. Also notes of marriages Monroe Meredith to Nannie Gwynn and John Morris to Martha Stutler, plus various illnesses and minor incidents around Mt Airy and wards Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Dowell
Eee Allen
R. C. King Carrier
Mt. Airy
Samuel Jones
Emeline Robertson
Frie Combs
Fancy Gap
Auville Combs
Ing
Garland Wien
Floyd Allen
C. A. Wisler
Wards Gap
Francis Dawson
Monroe Meredith
Nannie Gwynn
Wm. H
A. M. Allen
Cream Hotel
Aaron Greenwood
John Morris
Martha Stutler
Wm. Easter
T. J. Edwards
Dick Gwynn
Mr. Thompson
Roscoe Wisler
Entertainment by Local Talent Down in Maine
A four act domestic drama by local talent will be staged at Granite City Theatre on Tuesday evening February 18 1908. The play portrays life in Maine with joys sorrows hopes and fears. Bright humor and tender pathos accompany realistic country scenes. The between act ties will be a significant part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Granite City Theatre
Peng
Descriptions of Maine Farm Cast and Local Personalities
A fragment lists Zeph Cummings of Hardscrabble Farm in Maine and various residents visitors and neighbors including Hugh Bins Ralph Wentworth Parson Paddison James Hale Betsy Temps Mrs J D Jenkins and others. Tickets are noted as on sale at Ashcrafts Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gast
Zeph Cummings
Maine
Hugh Bins
Ralph
New York
Will Hale
Neil Wentworth
Parson Paddison
Bingle
James Hale
Temps
John Foy
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
The advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for obstinate coughs and cold relief with a mild laxative effect. It notes the genuine product is the yellow package and lists J. H. Gwyn as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Odd Fellows 14th district meeting planned at Elkin
Notice states a meeting of Odd Fellows district 14 to be held in Elkin North Carolina on the third day of March 1908 at 1 PM. Lodges in the district are requested to select delegates and attend in large numbers. It hopes for Grand Master Busbee and Gan Sedy B N Woodville to be present. Fraternally Jno Weltz E Leff Wagoner Secty rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Elkin N. C
Busbee
Gan Sedy
B. N. Woodville
Fol ey's Honey and Tar Safe Under Food and Drug Law
Special announcement states Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by J. H. Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
National Pure Food and
Cannon on Philanthropy and a Christmas cloakroom remark
The report recounts a cloakroom story around Christmas with a grievance against the Speaker over committee assignments. It claims Mr. Cannon suggested his actions were not partial to the Illinois delegation and allies aiding his campaign. He defends himself in a country persona, saying buying one’s own children pants before neighbors’ Christmas trees isn’t a crime.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Gwyn
Pleasing little pills advertised for sale by J H Gwyn. The brief notice promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as easy to take and pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Washington Confesses to Damaging Cherry Tree
On his birthday in 1742 George Washington admits to chopping down his father's cherry tree. He explains he cut it because he did not want to lie, telling the truth when questioned by his father and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Joel Nilson
Jogveph Richardson
Henry Hay
Haymere
James Dickey
Independance Vaspen
B. E. Haymore
George Washington
Nellie Smith
The Prince and the Spider Tale
A prince fleeing enemies hides with a loyal servant in a cave. They feel cursed until a spider's unbroken web across the cave door signals safety. The servant believes God will protect them and the spider’s work saves the pair from capture.
Recitation Day at Hollow Springs Ends with Candy Farewell
Last Saturday February 8 a large crowd gathered at the Hollow Springs school to hear Miss Carrie Redman of Pilot Mountain lead recitations and songs by students. The event closed with an educational talk by Mr. J. S. Cook of Westfield and a candy sendoff for the children. That evening at Mr. M. L Owens home Mr. J. K. Richardson proposed to Miss Cora Nelson as she passed by en route to the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollow Springs
Carrie Redman
Pilot Mtn
J. S. Cook
Westfield N. C
Lung troubles remedy deemed safe for all ages
A fragment notes a drug sold by J. H. Gwyn and described as safe for children and adults under the National Pure Food and Drug regime. No opiates or harmful drugs are listed as contained in the product.
Seed Catalogue 1908 from T. W. Wood & Sons
The 1908 seed catalogue from T. W. Wood & Sons Richmond Virginia is praised as one of the finest and most complete seed catalogs, especially for southern seeds and crops. It offers free mailing upon request to Wood & Sons in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wood & Sons
We Wood & Sons
Richmond Va
Pine salve carbolized poultice heals and draws infection
A brief note describes Pinesalve Carbolized acting as a poultice to draw out inflammation and serve as an antiseptic. It is listed for chapter 7 and sold by J. Mc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mc
Hollister's Rugby Mountain F23 Nuggets
A compact product listing for Hollister’s Rugby Mountain F23 Nuggets by HollLisTen Cave Company Madison Wis. Describes a tab let form and a 3 percent box price. Claims the nuggets are genuine and marketed to “sallow people” with notes on various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister’s
Rugby Mountain
HollLisTen Cave Company
Madison, Wis
Trade promises fair dealings and wide grocery selection
An advertisement proclaims a trustworthy trader offering groceries at low prices, wood, poultry, hogs, and livestock, with storage options and mail correspondence via Box 4. The tight copy claims headquarters for hog sales and mule or horse teams, inviting customers to come or write.
Ad Prompt: Inform Merchant If Advertisement Triggers Store Visit
A reader instruction notes that if an advertisement in the paper prompts a store visit, they should tell the merchant about it. The item records the shopper guidance and the expectation of feedback to sellers.
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Canada. News
Jno
K. Weltz
E. Leff Wagoner
Mr. Cannon
the School Bulletin
Floyd Poativvates Co
Ashcraft
George
the Prince and the Spider
Mt. Airy Route 1
Tutt
Econge
Oak St
Orchard St
Walt
G. G. Gallaway
Dr. J) N. Hicks Jentist
Mount “ Iry
Cothie Ronard Bloc
J. D. Minick
Franklin Street
Jos
W. Ashdee
Peter
L. Ashby
J.W. Knight
Mt. Ary, N.C
J. F. Hines Insurance
Mount Airy, N
W. G. Sydnor
Strong Line Fire
Life & Accide
Court House
Dobson
Susy
State of North Carolina
Lowing
R. H
Oliver Staining
Lewellyn
J. R. Lewell
Jr. OK
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Virginia
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