Local visitors and travels fill Mount Airy week
Mount Airy residents host relatives and guests from Charlotte Greensboro and Tampa as multiple callers visit Main Street homes. A church conference is held at Central M E Church and a buggy accident injures Miss Nina Trotter and Mr Grover Lovill while returning from the Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Trotter
Charlotte
A. G. Trotter
Maude Wells
Washington
Greensboro
Chrissie Carruthers
Tampa Fla
Clara Hale
Surry County Loan and Just Company
M. E. Church
Grover Lovill
Miss Trotter
Mr. Lovill
Beekeeper Emma Shugart Yields Record Honey Crop
Emma Shugart of Jonesville North Carolina, a pioneer in the area, reports a honey harvest this season exceeding any in local history. From a yard of 30 colonies she produced about two thousand three hundred pounds, with total colonies near 125 likely to exceed seven thousand pounds. The honey is sowER wood colored, white and sweet. Her success has spurred neighbors to expand beekeeping, with local output boosting regional wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Shuzart
Jonesville
N. C
A. I. Root Co
Medina
Ohio
Wolfe reports farmer in fine condition on Elkin to Sports railroad
Mr Henry Wolfe visits his father W H Wolfe at Union Hill and says the farmer is in good health in the western county. He notes rapid railroad work from Elkin to Sports and that Bryan township residents may push to change the survey to run the line through their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wolfe
W. H. Wolfe
Union Hill
Elkin
Bryan Township
At Home Reception for Students by Prof and Mrs Sheppe
Prof and Mrs KE S Sheppe hosted a Tuesday evening reception at their Pine street home from 8:30 to 11. Guests included Miss Williams of Philadelphia Pierce of Reidsville Miss Myrtle Hines and Mr Jank Sparger. The parlor held a fruit punch service by Miss Jeannette Trotter and Jap lanterns decorated the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. S. Sheppe
Pine Street
Ises Williams
Philadelphia
Pierce
Reidsville
Myrtle Hines
Jank Sparger
Jeannette ‘Trotter Wade
Jarvin Graves
Jor
Ence Jarvis
Graves Gaventz
Iss Jarvis
Lucy
Jamie Hadley
Naomi Sheppe
Farmers Institute Planned at Central Mt Airy and Dowort
A Farmers Institute will be held at Central W in Mt Airy on July 31 and at Dowort on August 1. All are invited to attend for instructive sessions. S. C. Franklin, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Central W
Mt. Airy
Dowsort
S. C. Franklin
Affected Family Faces Tragic Illnesses
A Texas family endures multiple losses as deaths strike three children. A two year old died from brain illness after days of suffering. A nine month old died last Thursday and the nine year old remains gravely ill, not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Creed
Laborers Wanted at North Carolina Granite Quarry Mt Airy
A North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry in Mt Airy seeks several able bodied workers. White or colored applicants may apply. Contact H. D. Monroe, Superintendent, for details or to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Granite Corporation
Mt. Airy
N. C
H. D. Monroe
Mt Airy Ad Fragments Mention Studios and Rentals
Fragmentary notices advertise Satterfield's Studio on Main Street Mt Airy opposite the Opera House and Franklin's Studio seeking young ladies to sell coupons. Also listings offer two houses for rent on North Main Street and Ashcrafts selling insect powder and drug items with price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterfield
M Main Street
Mt. Airy
N. C
Operashouse
Franklin
Lottery Street
Mt. House
Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Ad Claim
An ad for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup by J. H. Gwyn touts gentle cleansing and bowel stimulation without irritation. The copy markets the product as a health aid and highlights its soothing effects for intestinal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gwyn
Wanted Two Young Men for Quarrying Training
Classified notice seeks two young men to learn quarrying with training provided. Address T. care News for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Care News
Great Clearance Sale Slashes Prices Across Fabrics and Blankets
Local advert announces wide fabric and textile discounts including lawns at 15c values for 4c, ginghams at 10c, calicos, Simpsons prints in all colors at 6c per yard, and woolen blankets cut from 5.00 to 3.60. Androscoggin bleach advertised as world renowned at 8c, cotton plaids offered at 6c. 10,000 yards of fabric promoted for quick sale in this clearance event.
Hosiery, White Goods, and Umbrellas Featured in Sale
Local shop touts best hosiery line with guaranteed satisfaction and money-back option. It highlights White Goods with new styles and handsome patterns, plus 12 yard wide sheeting at substantial discount. offers umbrellas to fit any need.
Percals Are Offered At Ten Cents A Yard
A brief ad notes percals priced at ten cents per yard, claiming rivals charge twelve and a half cents. The simple price point contrasts with higher rates elsewhere, inviting customers to buy now.
Linen and Linens Sale Prices Noted in Ad
A brief sale notice lists linen products with reduced prices: total stock includes fine linen originally 60 cents now 45 cents and other linens priced at 15 cents to 124 cents per unit. Limited quantities.
Goods priced below others at four cents
An advertising note touts a sale listing various goods at four cents each, undercutting competitors who charge ten cents. The item emphasizes unusually low prices to attract shoppers.
Local Ads Promote Ashcraft’s Druggists and Savannah Satterfield Studio
Miss Savannah Satterfield offers photography services on Main Street with fast turnaround and satisfaction guarantee. Earp’s 5 and 10 cent store sells Magic Curlers and 9 inch Brown Plush Teddy Bears with voice. Stevens catalogue features women’s wear from Chicago outfitters. Marsellaise and grape dessert specials highlight Ashcraft’s refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’neal
Ashcraft’s
Savannah Satterfield
Main Street
Ratio Gallery
Earp
Stevens
Miss Earp
Times
Chas. A. Stevens and Bros. Women’s Outfitters
Chicago
Public auction of Lemuel T. Cockerham lands in Surry County
Under a Superior Court order I will sell at the premises on Saturday July 4 1908 at 1 pm three parcels of Lemuel T. Cockerham lands in Surry County North Carolina totaling about 58 acres. Boundary references are in state grants and prior deeds. Sale is for partition with terms one third cash one third in six months and the remainder in twelve months with secured notes. I. W. Reece Commissioner. June 1 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Surry County
N. C
Camp Creek
William Cockerham
Lemuel Cockerham
Office of Register of Deeds of
James Smith
Daniel Backer
Patay Smith
Lemuel T. Cockerham
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Mount Airy News
Mount Airy
Ed Leonard
Ore Hill
J. R. Paddison
First National Bank
James W. Burchette
North Wilkesboro
Elizabeth Holt
Miss Titice
Rockingham
J. W. Holt
Franklin Street
W. F. Raiford
Fayetteville
Martha Hines
Kinston
D. S. Barrus
Cherry Street
Max and
Toots Heines
Salisbury
Mattie
Laura Ross
Annie Ross
Pleasant Opie
T. B. Ashby
Main
India. Moody
Brooklyn N. Y
J. M. Durham
Bank of Mt. Airyland
Lillie Key
Chase City
Poe
Henry Thomas
E. A. Hannah
Clayton ,Indiana
T. D. Holcomb
H. C. Ashcraft
Cora Hollingsworth
Esterday
Josie Prather
Mocksville
Joe Moore
Washington D. C
W. P. Gilmer
Main St
Chas. McGrady
Hillsville
F. A. Parea
Ruth Houchina
Spencer
Mr. and
A . D. Thompson
Thisty
T. W. Folger
Esq
John Folger
Rawley Avenue
Bettie Eee
Jones
B. Partridge
Pine Streets
Cicero Mitchell
Fancy Gap Va
Winston Fulton
Yancy Graves
Stuart
E. M. Hollingsworth
Holcombe
Pilot Sanatorium
Nell Glass
J. E. Boon
Grover Holcombe
Mrs. Bessenger of
Wilmington
Central Hotel
S. A. Hauser
Sourthern
C. H. Haynes
Raleigh
State
Democratic Execution Committee
8S. A. White
Roanoke Va
Lillian Patterson
Lindsay Pieterson, Esq
Eae
Surry
Mr. NP. Short
Renton North Main St
Ashcrafts
Ashcraft
Calicos
Simpsons
C. Jackson & Company
Business Builders
Price Ht
E. C. Foy Furniture Co
Victor
Sattrfield
Fra Diavoia
Ashcraft's
Chesterfield
Lion Brand
Corliss-Coon
Cardus
Sarah J.hoskins
Cary
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