Prohibition Support Aide Sees No GOP Fallout
North Carolina Democratic Exec Committee chairman Hugh G Chatham says a state prohibition law would not hurt the party and should be settled to remove it from politics. He notes improving business and travels to Baltimore for manufacturing business. He declines interview on railroad rate talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H G. Chatham
Hugh G
North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee
Baltimore
Glenn
Republican Party
Mock marriage case shocks Goldsboro
Peter Rogers a 43 year old tailor in Goldsboro faced a preliminary hearing in justice of the peace court after enga ging Mrs Martha Mabe by a fake ceremony on West Center Street. Rogers claimed marriage licen se issues, but no license existed and he was jailed on $300 bond awaiting the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Justice of Peace Court
Peter Rogers
Martha Mabe
Rogers
Mabe
Justice of the Peace
Office of the Register of Deeds
Gold Stolen From Salisbury Dentists Offices
Police in Salisbury investigate a string of burglaries at the offices of Drs. L. S. Box H. C. Daniels and J. D. Carlton. Gold valued at 250 to 300 dollars stolen while dentists were away for days. Entry by slipping in a knife blade through a cut wooden section then resecuring the door from outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Death of S. M. Gilbert at 68 in Elkin
S. M. Gilbert of Elkin died at his home on Thursday morning at 5 30 oclock aged 68 after two years poor health and a three month illness since typhoid and consumption. Funeral held in Presbyterian church with Rev. C. W. Robinson of Wilkesboro, burial at Hollywood Cemetery. Survived by wife two daughters and one son.
Kidney and Bladder Pills Claim Kidney Relief
An advertisement claims eWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache weak back bladder inflammation and weak kidneys. It urges purchase from J. H. Gwyn and presents a health remedy angle for tiredness and energy loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Elkin National Bank Elects Directors and Officers
Annual stockholders meeting selects directors H G Chatham G T Roth R M Chatham J W Ring A Chatham Sr R A Coughton A Chatham Jr Miss Mergaret Thurmond and J F endren. A Chatham earns president with H G Chatham as vice president and A Chatham Jr cashier. Thurmond death noted. Elkin Furniture Co elects S M Arnold president W S Gouch vice president W J Boyles secretary and treasurer. Capital stock raised to 25000. further shares not yet sold. Excellent investment for cash surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin Times
Elkin National Bank
H. G. Chatham
G. T. Roth
R. M. Chatham
J. W. Ring
A. Chatham, Sr
R. A. Coughton
A. Chatham, Jr
Mergaret Thurmond
J. Fendren
A. Chatham
Col
R. J. Thurmond
Elkin Furniture Co
S. M. Arnold
W. S. Gouch
W. J. Boyles
Unscrupulous Patent Pill Ad Seen in Ad Fragment
Fragment from an old page shows a medicine pitch by J. H. Gwyn claiming a pill cures illness. The garbled text mentions the pills, De wits thle y Risers, and touts their superiority. The readable names suggest a 19th century classified style notice.
Retired Manendorses Cooper Medicines Theory
A Everett Massachusetts retiree EH Lambert praises Cooper medicines claiming stomach focus cures kidney liver and other ailments. He says his five year Bright's disease diagnosis improved within 24 hours and his wife also improved after taking the medicine, prompting Ashcraft Drug Co to offer details.
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Cooper
EH. H. Lambert
Francis Street
Everett
Mass
Lambert
Bright
Ashcraft Drug Co
Post Office Rulings Reducing Unpaid Papers Seen Working
The article notes new postal rules cut newspapers and periodicals with unpaid subscriptions and limit sample copies. A6,000,000 pieces were removed from mail nationwide. editors from various papers commend the changes though some protests arose from groups like the Massachusetts Press Association.
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Post Office Department
A. L. Lawshe
Fom
Ntesten
New England
Massachus
Wanted Reliable Men Travel in North Carolina
A classified ad seeks a few reliable men to travel within the state with good salary or commission. Apply by box 381 Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
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Mt. Airy
N. C
Dr Shoop Free Catarrh Remedy Distribution
Trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoops catarrh remedy, sold by Ashcraft Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Shoops
Ashcraft Co
Executors of John L Worth estate announce claims and payments
Having qualified as executors of the last will and testament of John L Worth deceased all persons owing the estate are notified to make prompt payments and save cost and all persons having claims against the said estate are notified to present them properly verified within the time prescribed by law or this notice will be plead in tar of their rey this the 14 day of Jan 1908 W F Carter G C Welch Executors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
John L. Worth
W. F. Carter
G. C. Welch
Jos. W. Ashby
New Bees Laxative Syrup Marketed For Cough Relief
Advertises Bees Laxative Syrup as a gentle remedy for coughs and colds. Claims to expel toxins naturally, clear phlegm, and relieve head congestion. Sold by J. W. McPherson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McPherson & Co
Real Estate Sale Under Deed of Trust in Mount Airy
Trustee L Smith to sell a tract of 82 acres in Mount Airy adjoining D B Green and Willis Cooper. The sale to satisfy a debt of 41.80 plus interest, under a deed of trust dated February 16 1906. Auction on February 15 1908. Forms of sale cash.
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Newman
Register
Surry
Ton
Th National Bank
Mount Airy
Ae C
D. B. Green
Willis Cooper
Stant Newman
R. L. Gwyn
M. L. Gwyn
A. L. Bunker
J. B. Ier
L. Smith
KODOL Digestive Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts KODOL for dyspepsia and indigestion as a scientific blend of natural digestants and vegetable acids. It claims relief for a disordered stomach and urges readers to take KODOL today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gwyn
Notice to creditors and heirs in estate of Jos W Ashby
Admin announces as estate administrator for Jos W Ashby decd. Creditors must present claims by December 12 1908 or barred. Debtors urged to remit promptly. Dated December 11 1907. Also contains an advertisement for Kodol for Dyspepsia sold by J H Gwyn.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Cough Relief and Lung Strength
An 1900s advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar for stopping coughs and healing lungs to prevent serious outcomes. It warns against substitutes and claims the product contains no harmful drugs, urging consumers to choose Foley’s for cough relief.
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Mengia
Foley
J. Gwyn
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Hugh G. Chatham
Democratic Executive Committee
Statesville
Gaa Pomsanen
Cincinnati
Ity Hall
Markbreit
Chicago
Associated Building Trades
Teamsters
Cleveland
DeWitt
J. Li. Gwyn
E. H. Lambert
Massachusetts
Etts Press Association
Washington Car
Boston Transcript
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Chas. Horstman
Wheeling
W. Va
Jack of All Trades
Fens
Fairbanks
MORSE @ CO
Eem
Ez. C
Dewitt 4 CO
W. H. Gwyn
Pilot Sanitarium
Wei
J. BR. Seerra
Iedical
W. PictMan
Sineee
Anager
Pict Mountain
H. 6
J. W. Earp & Co
Undertakers
First National Bank
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