Spectator critique and a brutal Monroe burglary murder
Within the memory of men not yet old the hanging of criminals was the most popular of public spectacles in England and America. The article discusses prize fighting, Hazlitt, Spencer and the cruelty in society, then reports a Monroe murder: two white burglars, one in a dress, killed John M. Morris in his bed, looted his store, and fled, while Mrs. Morris survived and alerted neighbors. Police search for suspects.
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New York Evening Post
England
America
Dickens
Hazlitt
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Frederic Farrar
Lecky
Congo
Monroe
John M. Morris
Weddington Academy
Stanley County
Mr. Morris
Wood's Liver Medicine for Malaria and Liver Ailments
Wood's Liver Medicine offered as a tonic to support liver and bowel function. It claims relief from malaria chills fever sick headache constipation stomach kidney and liver disorders and promotes energy and fatigue relief. The ad notes pricing and dose options and cites Pherson and Co. as the makers.
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Wood
Wan
Pherson and Co
Notable Violent Desires Marked By Animal Metaphor
The passage reflects on primal rage and the fascination with murderous figures like Mrs. Gunness or Mrs. Rushworth, contrasting inner savagery with social restraint and warning against unchecked passion. It evokes biblical gratitude with a line about grace.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Cure
An old advertisement touts Foley's Hand Tar and Foley's Honey and Tar as reliable remedies against consumption. It warns against unknown preparations and claims the genuine product comes in a yellow package, sold by J. H. Gwyn.
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I Mer
Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultry Paste And Remedy
Pinealve Carbolized acts like a poultice providing quick relief for insect bites and stings, chapped skin, cuts, burns and sores. Sold by J. W. McPherson & Co.
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J. W. McPherson & Co
Burglary at Store Ends in Missing Cash and Slain Man
In a grim early morning search after a burglary and murder, men with lanterns scoured the house and store for traces of the assailants. About $25 was missing from Mr. Morris plus $12 on his person. A broken drawer with cash taken was found, and pants with pockets rifled lay in the back yard. The burglars eluded detection and likely fled during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Man Zan Pile Remedy Sold by J. W. McPherson and Co
An advertisement states the operation for piles may not be needed with Man Zan Pile Remedy. It is a ready to use guaranteed treatment offered for sale by J. W. McPherson and Co.
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J. W. McPherson and Co
David Would and the Night Watches
Four year old Joe asks his mother where David is and if he will go to heaven after death. He hopes the biblical hero will let him hold his slingshot in heaven, showing a child’s tender faith.
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Joe
David
Delines
Tor
Brower and Korner Seek Execution Against Brower Estate
In Surry County a motion for execution on a 1896 Superior Court judgment for 3457 dollars is issued. J M Brower is summoned to appear July 1 1908 in Bobgon and August 17 to show cause why execution should not issue. The case names E B Jones Trustee Gilmer Korner J M Fulton Winston McKinney and others.
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Nestle Surry County
Moe
Nannie M. Brower
E. B. Jones
Gilmer Korner
J. M. Fulton
Winston McKinney
W. T. McDaniel
A. Sparger
Wm. McCleneham
J. A. Apne
Brower
W. Enna
Bob. Gon
J. Gilmer Korner
J. M. Brewer
Superior Court
Surry County
J. M. Beeves
Hampton
Dobson
N. C
J. M. Brower
Mae Hampton
Tobacco Farm for Sale in Siloam Township North Carolina
Private sale offered by N T Dinkins in Siloam North Carolina a tobacco farm near Whitaker's Cross roads with a dwelling a well three tobacco barns a feed barn and grain house a fruit orchard a grape vineyard and twelve pear trees. Historical crop data noted averages of $18 per hundred for tobacco and 948 pounds bringing $25 per hundred. Sale runs through August first.
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Siloam Township
Whitaker’s Cross Roads
N. T. Dinkins
Siloam
N. C
Notice of Administrator for Samuel Hill Estate
Having qualified as Administrator of Samuel Hill deceased of Surry County North Carolina this is to notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them by May 15 1909 or be barred from recovery. All debtors to estate please make immediate payment John W Hill Administrator May 1908
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Samuel Hill
Surry County
N. C
John W. Hill
Public Auction of Mt Airy Lot in Hollingsworth Estate
In Mt Airy Surry County North Carolina the Miss Mary Vernon lot owned by J C Hollingsworth is set for sale by order of the court as commissioner. The auction occurs on Saturday June 27 1908 at 1 PM on the premises. The tract runs along Main Street with specific bearings and distances and will be sold with deferred payments and security. R M Hardy commissioner notes a second unrelated ad for Kodol stomach remedy inserted.
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Court of As Commissioner
Surry County
N. C
Mt. Airyad
J. C. Hollingsworth
Notice of land entry in Surry County North Carolina
To the Entry Taker of Surry County C C Smoot Sons and Co hereby enter and claim fifty acres more or less on Mitchells River adjoining lands of C J Smoot Sons and Co Payne and Deamer in Bryan Township Surry County Vacant and subject to entry Vestal Taylor CC C Smoot Sons and Entry Taker Company
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North Carolina
Surry County
Surry Co
C. C. Smoot Sons & Co
Mitchells River
C.J. Smoot Sons & Co
Payne and Deamer
Bryan Township
Vestal Taylor CC. C. Smoot Sons & Entry
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Endorsements
Readers share experiences with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia. Testimonials from Mrs Barton in Carthage Missouri and Mrs Ferrier in Lincoln Nebraska claim rapid relief with two tablets at most. The ad notes druggist can refund the first pack if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Ilew
Mia
Katherine Barton
Vailey St
Carthage
Mon
Mrs. Ferrier
Ned
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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Bourglais
Motice
Kodotoda
Saad H. Gwyn
the Implement Co
East Main St
Richmond
Virginia
W. Crimp
Reeves Mae
Business College
Macon
State Normal and Industrial College
Schools of North Carolina Board
L. 1. Foust
Greensboro
Chattanooga
Syracuse
Mount Airy Machine Works and Foundry
Edmont
North
Blue Ridge Mountains
Airec
Berson
IT Airy Randle Work
Haynes & CO
Propriatons
E. C. Coble
Nation Building
Mount Airy, N.C
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