Tobacco Prices and Planting Reductions Urged by Farmers
A letter from Mr Epior urges North Carolina tobacco farmers to reduce 1908 acreage by at least ten percent and hold tobacco for a 124 cent crop average. It argues for growing more corn and meat, less tobacco, and to join The Farmers Protective Association to improve conditions for farmers and their families.
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Epior
Surry
Surry County
North Carolina
Farmers Protective Association
Aged Lady Nancy Gordon Dies After Long Life of Service
Mrs. Nancy Gordon widow of Squire Mose Gordon died after a long life of Christian service and devotion. A Primitive church member for years she lived humbly, endured trials, and will be greatly missed. Elders W. H. Atkinson and M. G. Harbour preached the funeral, and her resting place is beside her husband in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gordon
Squire Mose Gordon
Primitive
Christ
W. H. Atkinson
M. G. Harbour
Rocky Mountain Tea Best Says Priscilla And Ashcraft Drug
John asks about tea preference. Priscilla replies Rocky Mountain Tea is best as it "speaks for itself." The exchange ends with a playful aside about complex ions and the Ashcraft Drug Co. name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Priscilla
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Ashcraft Drug Co
Sale of R K Marshall Homeplace in Mtany by Court Commission
By decree of the Superior Court of Surry County in the cause J A et al v R K Marshall et al, W F Carter commissioner will sell the Mtany homeplace on Pine and Marshall Streets at two oclock P M Saturday January 11 1908 to satisfy a judgment of about 1300.00 Terms of sale will be announced at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Surry County
J. A
R. K. Marshall
Mtany
Pine and
Marshall Streets
T. B. McCargo
W. F. Carter
De Witt's Little Farry Risers for constipation and headache
The advertisement notes De Witt's Little Farry Risers as a well known remedy for constipation and sick headache. It lists J. H. Gwyn as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
J. H. Gwyn
Surry County Camp UCV to elect officers Jan 18 at Paddison's store
Members of Surry County Camp UCV meet January 18 at 2 pm at Paddison's store for annual officer election. Generals Lee birthdays Jan 19 and 21. sermon by Rev. D Vance Price at Central M E Church on Sunday the 19th at 11 am. Camp assembles at Blue Ridge Inn at 10:30 and processes to church. Daughters of the Confederacy will attend.
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Surry County
Paddison’s
Lee
D. Vance Price
M. E
Blue Ridge Inn
Daughters of the Confederacy
S. C. Franklin
Com
J. R. Paddison
Adj
Fol ey's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement proclaims Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by J. H. Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Notice to creditors of Samuel Hill deceased
Administrators Notice. All persons claiming against the estate of Samuel Hill deceased in Surry County North Carolina must present them to the undersigned administrator on or before November 1908. Those indebted to the estate should settle promptly. November 14 1907 Venable as administrator and Badgett as attorney.
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Samuel
Surry
North Caro
H. Venable
Samuel Hill
Dr Shoop Restorative Promoted For Nerve Ailments
An old advertisement claims Dr Shoop Restorative strengthens stomach heart and kidney nerves without drugs. It touts tablets or liquid form and offers free samples from Ashcraft Drug Co Wisconsin.
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Shoop
Land Sale Under 1899 Mortgage Deed at Dobson
By mortgage dated 26 1899 David Fulp and wife convey property in Catus town near J D Smith. The Dobson court house door sells to the highest cash bidder February 3 1908 to satisfy $310 debt plus interest and costs. Mortgagee J A Hadley.
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David Fulp
Devon
N. C
Court House
Dobson
Catus Town
J.D. Smith
J. A. Hadley
Closing Out Sale Offered on Wide Range of Goods
Proprietor announces a closing out sale within thirty to sixty days. Inventory includes shoes notions pants shirts overalls jewelry drugs glassware tinware and groceries with bargains for country merchants. All past due accounts are requested to be settled.
Cross Ties Market Quiet. Buyer Decides to Pause
A market for cross ties is currently non existent and the buyer states no purchases will be made until further notice. The decision reflects plans to suspend sourcing until market conditions improve.
Public Auction for S J Long Deed of Trust Property
A 10 acre tract in Surry County is offered at public sale at the Dobson Court House door on January 14 1908 at 1 PM to satisfy a $75 debt secured by a deed of trust to G W Cooper. The Bank of Mount Airy holds the note. sale terms are cash.
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S. J. Long
Ponsveg
Register’s
Surry County
Court House
Dobson
N. C
A.G. Riggan
G.W. Cooper
Riggan
G. W. Cooper
Bank of Mount Airy
Satterfield Promises Fair Deals On Groceries And Wood
The advertisement claims fair honest treatment and low prices on groceries wood and livestock. It offers wholesale hogs mules or horses and invites readers to visit the store or write Box 464 for orders or inquiries.
Auction Sale of Surry County Real Estate
Public sale on the premises in Surry County to satisfy a deed of trust securing two notes of 57.33 each due one and two years after date with interest from 1905. The property lies near Ben Griffiths and includes about one acre described by trees and lines, adjoining Virginia Dicks and Morrison Dicks, conveyed by C W Banner in 1899. Conducted by Graves & Folger attorneys with sale date January 28, 1998 at 2 PM.
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Isaac McChandlas
Register’s Office
Surry County
J A Tesh
Ben Griffith
Virginia Dicks
Morrison Dicks
Isaac Chandlas
C W Banner
George Weggeatie Graves & Folger
Attys. Uatee
R. E. Creed
Mary Aes Creed
Coreg Oe
N. C
S. S
Robt. W. Mosely
Maggie Mosely May
Bank of Mount Airy
Graves and Folger
J. F. Prather
Attys
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting For Surry County Loan & Trust
The regular annual meeting for the election of Directors of the Surry County Loan & Trust Company will be held at 3 o clock in the morning of the date in Geo D. Bawentt, sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County Loan & Trust
Tsth
Bawentt
Land Sale Notice in Dobson for Grassy Creek Mill Tract
Public auction scheduled by the Superior Court decree in the Harris Jackson v Smith Stone case. The 50 acre Grassy Creek Shoals Township tract with mill site and dwelling will be sold for cash at the courthouse door in Dobson on February 3, 195, at o clock p.m. Title is described as from W H Schaub to J B Smith. Commission by Lindsay Patterson and WE Holcomb.
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Superior Court
Surry County
Harris
Andrew Jackson
J. B. Smith
W. W. Stone
Court House
Dobson
Grassy Creek
Shoals Township
W H Schaub
J B Smith
Lindsay Patterson
Holcomb
Also Mentioned on This Page
By R. K. Simmons
North Carolina Farmers Protective Association
Commissioners Sale
Mt. Airy
J. D. Minick
Mount Airy
Oak St
Wilson Street
Orchard St
G. G. Gallaway
D. N. Hicks
N.C
Leonard Block
Ming
L. Steele
Franklin Street
Ashcraft's
Nunallys Candy
T. F. Satterfield
W. G. Sydnor
MT. Airy, N.C
Real Estate & Insurance
Strong Line Fire
Life & Accident Companies
Germany
Darmatadt
Rene
Thor Sand
Dr. Shoop
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