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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
A Wake County grand jury address by Judge Walter H. Neal is praised for linking rising homicide to jury selection and legal safeguards. The Charlotte Observer notes the need to awaken citizen respect for life and reform rules of evidence to improve convictions.
Surry Winston-Salem July 8 Ro bey Moore a young white man wanted in Surry for escaping from the county roads where he was serving a four years sentence for the murder of another white man has been arrested here. The young man made his escape two years ago and has enjoyed his freedom ever since. He came here last night from Statesville where he had been for some time. There is also a warrant against him for house breaking and he will have to answer this charge when his present term is completed. Moore is a handsome young fellow and does not look to be the criminal that he is.
An advertisement touts Rings Little Liver Pills as relieving sick headache biliousness and bilious symptoms at once. It promises a rosy complexion and steadier eyes as a result of usage, urging readers to avoid sickness for all cold weather.
The article argues reputation serves as a stimulus but is not the true measure. character defines us. It cites a businessman who advises being what friends perceive and avoiding what enemies say, a method to please allies, avoid harm, and justify good standing.
Bank report shows assets totaling 250 445 12 with loans 196 196 32 secured notes and bank balances. Liabilities list capital stock 75 000 00 and deposits notes rediscounted and staff attestations dated July 1908 with notary public and officers signatures.
Geo D Fawcett as secretary treasurer declares the loan and discount totals at 25287.03 with banking house furniture and inks valued 40.32 and deposits from banks and bankers 041.55. Silver coin and minor currency included with national bank notes. Signed July 20 1908 before Notary Wm C Moore.
A fragment records sworn to before Notary E. B. Ashby on July 22, 1908 with figures 3 880 32 15 646.00 206 264.07 and signatures of T. B. B Matar and an undated director group.
At 111 North Water Street in Wilmington North Carolina the shop offers onions and Irish potatoes among other produce. The outlet advertises handling a variety of goods and invites customers to bring items for sale or trade.
The sale of land on Main street in Mt Airy Surry County at public auction on Saturday June 27 1908 at 1 PM, located on the north side of Main street, bounded by the J C Hollingsworth lot and S W Corner, with a described chain of points and directions. May 21 1908.
A brief note by J. H. Gwyn praises Kennedy's Laneivetengee Syrup for easing bowel irritation and inflammation. It claims quick relief and states children favor the remedy.
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County commissioner C B Denny will sell at public auction on July 23 1908 at 1 PM at the premises a 211 acre tract known as the Pollyny home place adjoining F Fulk and others along the river with water power timber and fertile soil suitable for tobacco and grains. A new public road passes to a river bridge. Terms one fourth cash one fourth in credit and the remainder in 12 months. Title retained in purchase money. Sale date June 20.
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