Local News Notes and Family Updates from Rockferd Route 1
Mrs Will Ziegler of Winston Salem is visiting her mother Mrs Wolffe this week. Eula Harbour, bedridden with fever, shows signs of improvement. Hettie Briggs remains seriously ill but hopeful recovery. Luther Wood injured his hand at a saw mill last Friday. Eld M G Harbour returned from a ten day visit near Stuarton. Mrs George Crissman and Mrs Bennett Cornelius returned to Winston after visiting Rev J T Hancock and family. Mt Airy guests Della Norman Mollie Ashburn stayed with M G Harbour. Crops look good as threshing begins and wheat ripens. Mrs Harry Galloway hosted a card party at her home in Manetfest for about forty guests honoring Miss Lewis of Montezuma Ga and Miss Van Landingham of Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Harbour
Hettie Oere
Ciscero Briggs
Luther Wood
M. G. Harbour
Stuarton
George Crissman
Bennett Cornelius
Winston
J. T. Hancock
Thomas Ashburn
Robert Hanks
Della Norman
Mollie Ashburn
Mt. Airy
Harry Galloway
Eonworth Mainetfest
Lewis
Montezuma Ga
van Landingham
Charlotte
Trip Around the World hosted by Cen tral M E Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of Central M E Church plans an event titled Trip Around the World starting next week if weather allows. Attendees will visit homes representing America Spain Ireland Japan and Alaska with hosts including Mrs H C Ashcraft Mr J D Jenkins Mrs John Ashby and Mr A H Merritt. One $0.50 ticket covers admission to all stops and refreshments. exact date and time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies Aid Society of Central M. E. Church
H. C. Ashcraft
America
George Ashington
Spain
J. D. Jenkins
Ireland
John Ashby
Joe Prather
Alaska
A. H. Merritt
Siloam Route No 1 News item notes farming progress
Farmers report good progress with dress and showers improving crops. A protracted meeting starts July at Pine Hill M E Church. R L Furgerson reports a baby girl. A telephone line from Samuel to Pilot Mountain nears completion. The Ararat bridge is finished. Mrs M Patterson shows improvement after a period of illness.
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Pine Hill M. E
R. L. Furgerson
Samuel
Pilot Mountain
Ararat
Death of Mrs Salena Reeves at Hollow Sprin
Mrs Salena Reeves wife of John T Reeves died last Thursday night after a two week illness from consumption. She was buried Saturday beside her husband at Hollow Sprin with Rev R D Haymore conducting services. A Missionary Baptist Church member for about 40 years she leaves a mother and nine children. The report notes the bereaved community’s sympathy. John Lee, 15, son of Mr Philip Payered, died this month from cholera morbus and was buried at the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salena Reeves
John T. Reeves
R.d.haymore
John Lee
Philip
Pest
Brim New News Notes Local Mail Changes and Visits
Crops look good on Dan River as R F D carriers Dobyns and Lewis connect at Dunkley’s at 10 am improving mail service to Stuart. Georgie Turner visits Peters Creek sister Mrs Hatcher while Lena Hatcher visits sister Mrs Norman in Dobgon NC. Gladys Dobyns attends Teachers Normal in Martinsville. Finton and Vera Severn plan Galax trip. Maude Payne guests of T L Brim. Bettie Scales at Galax Teachers Normal. Lewis enjoys delivering mail to the Mission and dines with Prof Miles Reece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan River
T. Dobyns
Claudville
G. Lewis
Brim Nowake
R. H. Dunkley
Airy
Stuart
Georgie Turner
Peters Creek
John Hatcher
Lena Hatcher
Mrs. Norman
Dobgon, N. C
Gladys Dobyns
Teachers Normal
Martinsville
Finton
Vera Severn
Galax
Maude Payne
Brim
T. L. Brim
Bettie Scales
Lewis
Miles Reece
Fine Weather and Local School Highlights in Cana News
Cana News reports pleasant weather as farmers work corn oats and grass. The Lovills Creek Union S S progress under Supt J O Speas and summer singing closes July 26 with a large crowd expected. Sonal Wanai Summer School noted with fourteen canning plants and one poultry farm started in the last year. Victoria Tow recovers from illness. Citizens plan visits to Winston Salem on July 25. Mrs M A Smith wife of Wm Wisler is ill with typhoid in New England. W A Wisler and daughter Nellie visit. Dr David Strickland of Fancy Gap spent Sunday with William Easter. Primitive Baptist to preach at Money Ridge on July 19.
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Lovills Creek Union S. S
J. O. Speas
Sonal Wanai
Victoria Tow
Winston- Salem N. C
M. A. Smith
Wm Wisler
New England
W. A. Wisler
Nellie
Wm. Wisler
David Strickland
Fancid Gap
Wilie Easter
Money Ridge
Cody News Baseball Triumph Over Everreen
The Cody News reports the baseball team defeated Ever reen 24 to 16 last Saturday. The next game between the teams is set for July 25 at Union Cross on the Evergreen diamond. Other items note recovery of J. H. Snow, visits by W. C. Hennings, Minnie Jones returning home from Greensboro, Arthur Sisell’s local duties, Mrs. John Stanley’s illness, Rev. M. G. Harbor’s services in Liberty, and Alph Marion’s improved condition after a paralysis attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everreen
Evergreen Diamond
Union Cross
J. H. Snow
W. C. Hennings
Mt. Airy
John Stanley
M. G. Harbor
Liberty
Alph Marion
Rings Little Liver Pills touted for quick relief
An advertisement claims Rings Little Liver Pills relieve sick headache biliousness instantly. It promises a rosy complexion and clear eyes with no griping and credits J. W. Mevhazson and Co. as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mevhazson and Co
Siloam Township Convention Draws Large Attendance
The State Farmers Protective Association meeting in Raleigh spurred extra sessions to organize subs for county and state. Visitors include Mrs. M. M. Hauser of Mount Airy and Mrs. C. C. Mathes of this place. N. C Marion travels to Lenoir to visit relatives. The Siloam convention was well attended and adjourns with plans for the next gathering at the old Siloam church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statearmers Protective Association
Raleigh
M. M. Hauser
Mount Airy
C. C. Mathes
T. H. Stim
East
N. C. Marion
Lenoir
N. C
Siloam Township
Old Siloam Church
Farmers Institutes Set for Surry County in 1908
The annual Farmers Institutes for Surry County will be held at Mt Airy on Friday July 31 and in Dobson on Saturday Aug 1 1908. State Department of Agriculture will provide two or three speakers likely including one from the Anti States Department. The institutes aim for free informal discussion of everyday farm problems with open participation for all farmers willing to gain benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institutes
Surry County
Mt. Airy
Dobson
State Department of Agriculture
Anti- States Department of Agriculture
Farmers Institutes Lectures to Emphasize Proven Practices
Lectures will be given by top farmers and experts from the State Department of Agriculture the United States Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina College of Agriculture. The goal is practical instruction from those who have achieved success in actual farming. Attend and inform neighbors about the meeting date. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is recommended for colds and inflammation and is sold by J. H. Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina College of Agriculture
Kennedy
J. H. Gwyn
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Rockferd
Will Ziegler
Winston Salem
Vane
Wolffe
Siloam Route No. 1
Mt Airy R. F. C. Nol News
Brim New News
Cana News
Cody News
Farmers Meeting
Roanoke
Arne
E. M. Coulter
Peron
Lamp ™ Rayo
Standard OM. Company Incorporated
S.S
Cumaris
Cou J Lal Ga
Conrad Lohr
19Th St
Anderson
Ind
Lagnew
Vernon
Ohio
First National Bank
Surry
Strong, Safe and
Ire
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett
Carrier
F. L. Smith Haw. Co
Superior Court of
Thurada
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