New Road Plans Submitted by Greenlee and Trumpy
Engineers Greenlee and Trumpy completed maps plans and cost estimates for a new road project from Statesville to the terminal. The board reviewed the plans and found them complete and satisfactory. A second survey will be made in Yadkin county before a final route decision at the directors meeting on the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporae
Greenlee
W. “E Trumpy
Statesville
Trumphy
Pavel
Law and Trust Company
Yadkin County
Rural mail carrier J E Doster charged with theft
J E Doster, a rural mail carrier on a Waxhaw route, was brought before Commissioner J W Cobb to answer charges of appropriating 75 cents of another party s money. Adam McFadden, a key witness, says he gave 2 30 for a money order and Doster kept the rest after paying 5 cents. The whiskey order proved inferior and led to government inspectors involvement. Trial set for Tuesday January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
J. E. Doster
Waxhaw
J. W. Cobb
Adam McFadden
Mr. Doster
Galle
Darky
A. E. Holton
Winston- Salem
Dostor
Cobb
Whiskey Sellers to Roads
Judge Webb in Durham sentences whiskey sellers to the roads for violation of laws. White and Black defendants, including Bob Bailey and Lonnie Trice, receive terms from three months to twelve months, with costs. One minor case spared. others face immediate term or on-ais to issue within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Bob Bailey
Lonnie Trice
Janis Hayes
Louis Bumpass
Will Johnson
Dock Ford
Fletcher Morrow
George Smith
Aias
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Ad Mailed Free On Request
Old newspaper notice states trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Shoop. It mentions Ashcraft Co and a penny price, with references to campaign and distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop Meee
Ashcraft Co
Richmond Hero Rescues Man From James River Falls
Richmond Va January 8 Robert Bauer a local baseball player saved Edward Barnes from drowning after Barnes fell from a boat near an island above Richmond The rescue required Bauer to swim through icy water and perilous rapids while three companions watched marooned on an island awaiting daylight rescue Barnes drowned Bauer swam 100 yards to an island then endured freezing conditions until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Robert Bauer
Norfolk
Edward Barnes
Falls
James River
Barnes
Bert Bauer
Edward Bowers
Lawrence Crow
Bauer
Money as moral coin for the homeland
A sermon cites S D Cordon urging to exchange money for lives and deeds aligned with the kingdom of God. It contrasts riches with moral wealth and invites turning gold into worthy acts, letters of credit toward the homeland, and virtuous living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Cordon
Drummers Share Lone Night in a Shanty with Many Children
A Virginian drummer recounts traveling with S. J. Carey when they became lost and found a two room shanty filled with six children. The tale ends with a harmless aside about DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve in a local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisanna
Mont
S. J. Carey
Stonewall Jackson Co
DeWitt
Les
Gwyn
Cure Rheumatism with Nervine Claims and Customer Testimony
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming it cures rheumatism and soothes the nervous system. It cites a testimonial from James H. Sanders of Rockaway New Jersey who reports relief after using Nervine and notes the company offers a refund if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nervine
Miles’ Nervine
Jas. H. Sanders
Box
Rockaway
Selle Or. Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Notice of Governor’s clemency hearing request
An application will be made to the Governor to grant clemency or commute a sentence for the killing of Sanford York. The notice references December 9 as a relevant date and details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santford York
Dr Shoop cough cure praised for safety and gentle action
Dr Shoop claims his cough cure uses sacred herb leaves and stems from a lung healing shrub to calm coughing and heal bronchial membranes. The preparation contains no opium or chloroform and is safe for babies, promoted by Ashcraft Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Ashcraft Drug Co
Public Notice of Sentence Compliance in Rockingham County
The public is informed that Desemd Roba Moore will serve a sentence by work program in Rockingham County. The notice is dated December 19, 1907 and is signed by Mrs. Alexander Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Roba Moore
Rockingham Coun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Piedmont Warehouse
Winston, N. C
Piedmont
Winston
M. W. Norfleet & CO
Alexander Moore
Will Feat
Perfection
Japan
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Jno
Navy Street
Srookiya, M
Brown's Warehouse
Brown’s
Mount AF
the News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!