Christmas social events brighten town with gifts and meals
Rikin Mews hosts a large tree loaded with presents for hundreds of children who enjoyed supper before gifts. A Baptist reception followed in the canning company wareroom. Visitors from Mooresville to Hickory arrived as students returned home for holidays. A silver wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Poindexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Company
E. G. Click
Mooresville
Paul Chatham
Margaret Thurmond
Charlotte
Walter Bell
Morganton
Fred Ross
Mebane
Margaret Price
Orville
Tenn
W. M. Knapp
New Y‘ork
Minnie Ross
Concord
Clarence Keever
Hickory
Susie Gwyn
Greensboro
Marjorie
Bertha Poindexter
Salem
Raymond Chatham
Cruz George
Chapel Hill
Don Chatham
Grace Cockerham
R. L. Poindexter
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promoted By Ashcraft Drug Co
A vintage advert touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for tickling coughs. It claims soothing effects on bronchial membranes with no opiates or harsh ingredients and notes the elixir is called The Sacred Herb by Spaniards.
Resolutions of Respect for a Loyal Lodge Member
A memorial note from Copeland Council No 101 Jr O U A M honors a deceased member, Bro A L Baker Copeland, praising his loyalty and family sacrifices. The motion expresses condolences to his wife and children and requests publication of the resolutions in THE Mount Y News and notice to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. A. L. Baker Copeland
Moe
Penates
Mount Y News
Joe Dobson
J. Luther Wood
Barmngro
Sunday School Christmas Exercises at Mrs Spaughs Mission School
Christmas program on December 23 at Mrs Norman's residence near Worth's mill featured songs recitations and a Christmas tree with gifts for Sunday School members. Three young men organized the event bearing much of the burden and expenses and were praised for their noble effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Worth’s Mill
Christmas Exercises At Ross Road School Draw Crowd
The Ross Road Sunday School Christmas program featured songs and a short address by Sunny Scheel under teacher Miss Nannie Ring with Mr. and Mrs. J. Weather. The exercises were witnessed by a crowded house as presents for scholars were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Roads
Soul Winnisrs
Sunny Scheel
Ugderth
Society ofiSohhowing
Nannie Ring
J. Dy
Local hospital notes multiple gall bladder and appendix surgeries
Reports from the Pilot Sanitarium note M William Simmons near home recovery after gallstone surgery revealed 125 stones and removal of the bladder, plus appendicitis treatment. Mrs Don Douglas and a Dallas Reece child also recoveries. A Baltimore club foot operation on a two year old boy by Drs Smith and Flippin promises walking. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advert follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NDr/ Long
William Simmons
Don Douglas
Pilot Mountain
Dallas Reece
Sil
Baltimore
Christmas program at Mount Airy church
A Christmas event from a holly tree at 11 A M featured Rev D Vanice and Mount Airy M E church members. Attendees joined in exercises before Mr and Mrs Santa Claus handed out presents from a cedar tree. Workers are praised for their diligent efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia
D. Vanice Ais
Mount Airy M. E
Santa Claus
Priscilla and John Debate Tea Quality at Ashcraft Drug Co
John questions preferred tea varieties while Priscilla asserts the qualities of a Rocky Mountain tea. The exchange hints at a humorous dialogue and product branding from Ashcraft Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ciilege
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Priscilla
Ashcraft Drug Co
A Few Reliable Men Needed to Travel in North Carolina
Local job offer seeking a few reliable men to travel in the state with good salary. Apply via Box 381 Mission, Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
N. C
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and Pills Sold locally
The ad promotes DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts boils and bruises sold by J H Gwyn and J W McPyerson Co. The text mentions Little Liver Pills for biliousness headaches and general health, highlighting price 25 cents for the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
J. W. McPyerson & Co
Special Announcement on Pure Food and Drug Law
Fol ey's Honey and a allese are promoted as safe for children and adults under the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by J. H. Gwyn. A person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is urged to buy two bottles of eye's Honey and Tar. Sold by J H Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
J H Gwyn
Notice to creditors for Samuel Hill estate
Administrators Moths ct y of Surry and State of North Carolina notify all persons ho! it raid to am undera ee the l4tre ene 1908 or notice plead in of their recovery All persons indebte ed eee estate will make immediate settlement This Nov Mth 8 H Venable Adm of Samuel Hill decd W R Padgett Atty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
North Carola
H. Venable
Samuel Hill
W. R. Padgett
Shoop's Restorative Promoted for Weak Nerves
An old advertisement touts Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for weak stomach heart and other nerves. It claims the tonic strengthens internal nerves without drugs, offering free samples from Dr Shoop Me Wis and the Ashera Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Shoops
Wis
Ashera Drug Co
Land Sale Notice in Dobson for Mortgage Debt
Public notice of land sale due to a mortgage on a deed dated 26 1999 by David Kede and wife. The property in Catus town, Dobson North Carolina, is offered to the highest bidder at Court House door to satisfy a debt of 310 dollars plus interest and costs. Mortgagee J A Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kede
Dobson
Coure House
N. C
Catus Town
J.D. Smith
J. A. Hadley
Closing Out Sale Offer By Local Merchant
A local trader announces a closing out sale within 30 to 60 days offering shoes notions pants shirts overalls jewelry drugs glassware tins groceries and a mule and wagon for sale. He invites country merchants to bid and asks all past due accounts to be settled.
Bees Swarm Seek New Homes In Grotesque Shapes
When bees swarm they fill honey bags and take flight forming a cloud. They do not know their destination and alight wherever their fancy leads. Emissaries are sent to find a new domicile in cavities like hollow trees or chimneys, and swarms often assume unexpected shapes such as pendants to branches.
Notice of Public Auction of 50 Acre Lot in Surry County
By deed of trust dated February 4 1907 S J Long will sell at public auction at the Court house door in North Carolina on January 14 1908 at 1 PM. The 50 acre tract lies along Dobson and Kapp's Mills road with boundaries including Riggan and Cooper corners and Black Gum and Mountain an's corners. The Bank of Mount Airy holds the note for 75 dollars with interest, secured by the deed of trust. Terms are cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Long
Register’s Office
Surry County
Court House
N. C
U.G. An and
G.V. Co
Riggan’s
Dobson and Kapp
G. V. Cooper
Bank of
R. E. Creed
Ellen Creed
Surry
Bank of Mount At *S
W. Mosely
Notaty
Bank of Mount This Dee
Graves
Folg Attys
Satterfield Ad Promises Fair, Wide Selection and Low Prices
An old ad offers low prices on wood and meat products and claims fair, honest treatment. It suggests you can order a variety of goods by writing Box 64, with references to teams of mutes or horses and wholesale hogs as part of the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ietek
Land sale notice in Surry County lien case
Notice by Isaac McChandlas regarding the December 4 1905 deed recording in Surry County to secure two notes owed to Jash. The auction will sell the described lot on the premises for cash with equity in the real estate at a specified time and place. The description references Ben Griffiths Sand, Virgin ta Dicks, and Moreior Dicks with the property adjoining the named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McChandlas
Register’s Office
Surry County
Jaesh
J Tesh
Troat
Ben Griffith
Dee
Hess
Virgin Ta Dicks
Moreior
Isawc
Geonge
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting For Sucry County Loan Company
The regular meeting of stockholders for the Sucry County Loan Company will be held in the office on the morning of the ith. of D Fawcett, Secy, & Deem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sucry County Loan
Com
Ith
Land Sale Notice in Surry County 1907 Auction
By decree of Surry County court in 1906 a sale by auction to the highest bidder will occur at the courthouse in Dodgon in February 1908. The property described as the W H Schaub tract contains fifty acres with mill site and dwelling, fertile soil, and grassland. Metes and bounds reference the deed to W H Schaub, B Smith, and others dated December 26 1907. Sale time 1 o’clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
J. Oo
H Schaub
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Rikin Mews
J. H. Gayn
Presbyterian Church
Flat Rock Presbyterian Sunday School
Deligh
Pinesalve
J. D. Minick Mountairy
G. G. Gallaway
D. N. Hicks
Mount Aity, N. Cc
Leonard Block
J. D. Minick
Franklin Street
Ashcraft's
Nunallys Candy
T. F. Satterfield
Dave Coupsrr
Madison
W. G. Sydnor
J. P. Poel
Rinstatti
Abe
Ashcraft Drug
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