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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
Reading shows the Mount Airy Post Office in North Carolina accepting mail as second class matter, indicating standard postal processing for periodicals or updates under routine procedures. The note suggests the local office handling and classification within the postal system.
A fiery critique claims rich men fund elections to sway the vote in this county. It accuses both parties of allowing large sums to be spent to influence the floating vote and calls for prison for those who debauch voters. The text attacks postmasters and large corporations for pressuring salaries to raise money for campaigns.
The article notes rising interest among Democrats for post office positions in Mt Elkin and Pilot Mountain and other towns. It predicts a lively race with many aspirants and mentions that voters should not expect to pay around $250 to influence the current postmaster’s position.
Readers express curiosity about personal appearances and public gatherings as communities reopen. The remark hints at interest in viewing familiar faces at upcoming events and cultural happenings.
The reader notes Dr J B Smith, described as a true blue Democrat, showing support for the nominee by wearing a Kitchin button, indicating political allegiance during the campaign.
The passage argues Bryan will win as Republicans mobilize funds from postmasters and officers to secure votes, predicting a costly political fight and public backlash against such conduct. It claims national leaders back Bryan and warns that voters will reject the tactic.
The article argues there is no reason to favor Taft over Bryan this year. It notes Bryan has gained public confidence while the Republican party faces criticism for not stopping the current panic.
It is believed the next Republican candidates have already been chosen at headquarters and that the county convention will simply publicly introduce them.
A fragment notes nineteen candidates seek the treasurer nomination while the party boss endorsements split, suggesting only one will be endorsed and few others stand strong.
Mr and Mrs W F Carter left Wednesday to spend a week at Hank s hotel on top of the mogp.
Mr and Mrs J W Patterson arrive from Greensboro to visit Mr J M Durham. Dr R W Reece funds a $6000 nine room modern house on Main Street. Miss Eula Hayes and Miss Marie Palmer visit White Sulphur Springs with friends. Arthur Chatham of Elkin dies after fever. Charley Lawrence, from White Plains, returns after military service and medical training to form a partnership with Dr T B in Washington.
In feeble health for months, Mrs. Savage died of bright disease. She wished to visit her father and was carried to the depot then by train to her childhood home. Funeral rites followed at Little Yadkin Methodist Church near Pinnacle. She leaves a husband, infant three months, father, mother, and two sisters.
Last Thursday Mr and Mrs Wrenn and their son Lucien ate at Mr A E Smiths home and part of the meal was ice cream. A few hours later all but one or two who ate the cream were violently sick and some faced slim chances of recovery. Doctors cannot explain the poison and it is believed to result from chemical action or decomposition of matter.
The North Carolina Granite Corporation completes a high class monument for the Vicksburg battlefield. When finished the structure will be seventy five feet tall with carved figures in the base, including laurel wreaths. Artists Bob Perkins Walter Spain Sam Combbs and Bob Phillips executed the carving on one monument.
For years Mgaees W. D. and C. H. Haynes operated the Marble Yard and grew it into a leading local business. P. S. Rothrock, who supervised the mechanical work, aided the firm with carving and lettering. Recently C. H. Haynes sold all his interest to Rothrock, making him half owner as the business expands to neighboring towns and counties with numerous monuments erected.
The Farmers Protective Association of Surry County calls a special county meeting in Dobson North Carolina on August 1 at 10 a.m. to elect delegates for a Winston-Salem state meeting and to discuss plans adopted at the Raleigh convention. All farmers and sympathizers urged to attend. a speaker will explain the plans. July 14, 1908. R. K. Simmons President C. C. Mathews Secretary
J. H. Gwyn sells DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve praised for cuts burns bruises scratches and especially piles. Advertised as a versatile remedy with a local sales pitch targeting readers seeking topical aid.
Notice from the Siloam Lab inviting farmers to a special July meeting on the fourth Saturday the 25th at 3 p m to discuss handling the current tobacco crop and elect delegates to the county meeting in Dobson on August 1 at 1 p m J W Wall President C C Mathes Sec
An article argues deafness cannot be cured by local remedies. It explains the auditory tube inflammation causes rumbling sounds and possible hearing loss if untreated. It attributes most deafness to catarrh and promotes constitutional treatment with a claim of a 9 in 10 basis.
The Mount Airy Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints holds a two day conference at the Holly Springs School House on July 18 and 19. Elders will attend and the public is invited. J. M. Hiatt delivers the intro.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust executed by W. C. P. to secure a debt. The property on South Street in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on August 1, 1908, at 1 oclock P M in front of the Town Hall. The described lot includes the Reynolds cottage and follows specific street landmarks and dimensions.
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