Locke Craig praised as West's champion and statesman
A defender of Locke Craig writes that he is a gallant Democrat whose long public career has benefited North Carolina. The author credits his West-side support for Craig and notes his role in promoting the 1900 constitutional amendment and Democratic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Locke
Asheville
Craig
Democratic Party
Locke Craig
Aycock
Tois
Republican Party
Buncombe County
War Against Consumption Promotes Foley's Honey and Tar
A 19th century health advertisement declares all nations fight consumption the white plague and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cure for coughs colds and consumption risk. It warns against unknown preparations and notes the genuine product comes in yellow packaging sold by J. H. Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Foley S Honever
Engineer Shot to Death in Seaboard Roundhouse
B M Stultz a 6 year Seaboard Air Line employee staggered into the wash room of the Seaboard freight station roundhouse and died after being shot. Fellow engineers aided him but he refused to speak. Tur ner Smith a young carpenter says he shot a man fleeing his house after a suspected peeping Tom act and admitted firing four times. Smith was taken into custody pending investigation. Police believe Stultz was the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Stultz
Raleigh
Seaboard Air Line
B. M. Stultz
Turner Smith
Stultz
Martin Cotton Mill
Turner
Roundhouse
Seaboard
Smith
Alice
Stimulation Without Irritation Product Advertises Laxative
A fragmented advert touts stimulation without irritation for a laxative fruit product. The readable text suggests a marketed remedy claimed to stimulate the system. sales phrasing references usage and benefits.
Mt Airy Produce Market Report Prices
Mt Airy market snapshot lists price ranges for Wheat Rye Corn Beeswax Hama Sides Shoulders Dried apples Hens Chix Eggs Green Hides Dry Hides Butter Potatoes Flour Apples with notes that prices fluctuate and may not guide merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Tax Notice Demands Immediate Town Tax Payments
All persons in arrears with their town taxes are earnestly requested to pay at once. The Board of Commissioners has given positive instructions to collect without further delay. This is the last call to heed it and save cost. June 18, 1908, J. C. Council Tax Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
J. C
Practical education at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
The College offers practical instruction in agriculture civil electrical and mechanical engineering cotton manufacturing dyeing and industrial chemistry with tuition 45 dollars a year and board 10 dollars a month. It provides 120 scholarships and will hold admission examinations at county seats on July 9. Address THE PRESIDENT West Raleigh North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Raleigh
N.C
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Opens Bowels
Advertising copy claims the syrup clears the cold by stimulating the bowels while reducing inflammation and irritation. It notes children like it and lists J. H. Gwyn as the seller.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Co
A special meeting of the stockholders of Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company will be held at its Pilot Mountain North Carolina office on Monday June 29 1908 at ten o clock A M to vote on authorizing a 55000 first mortgage bond issue and an Indenture of Trust and Mortgage to Beacon Trust Company to secure the bonds and cover the company properties with interest at six percent and redeemable at par on any interest date. Also to decide disposition of the bonds and any other business. Virgil E Holcomb F H Chamberlain R E Mason three stockholders Pilot Mountain NC June 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Co
Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company
Pilot Mountain
N. C
Beacon Trust Company
Ton Maas
Virgil E. Holcomb
F. H. Chamberlain
R. E. Mason
Pilot Mountain N. C
Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure from Mansfield resident
Irah W. Kelley of Mansfield Pan reports two years of kidney and bladder trouble and costly medical efforts without relief. He states Foley's Kidney Cure cured him and urges others to try it. Refuse substitutes. Sold by J. H. Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irah W. Kelley
Mansfield, Pan
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Directors Meeting Notice for Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill
The Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company announces a special board meeting in Pilot Mountain North Carolina on Monday June 29 1908 at 10 30 AM. The directors will consider issuing 55000 first mortgage bonds and entering an Indenture with Beacon Trust Company of Boston to secure the bonds and property. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually redeemable at par on any interest date with an anticipated start July 1 1910. The meeting may address stockholder action on first mortgage bonds and any other business.
Patient hails DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills after four doses saying they have done more than any other medicine and he plans to continue taking them for a perfect cure sold by J H Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mt. Airy Produce Market Report
Franklin
North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill
Boston
Mass
E. A. Hannah
Undertaker
Mt. Airy, N
J.W. Knight
Main & Needmore St
North Main Street
Hines Avenue
Rawley Avenue
Rockford Street
City
G. G. Gallaway, Real Estate and Rental Agency
Francis P. Venable
Chapel Hill, N. C
Holliste
Madison
Wis
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Edison
Cour
J. Bowen
J. W. McPherson & Co
Marans
New York
Fashington
J. W. Karp & Co
Undertakers
First National Bank
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