Electric Light Service and Swift Fatal Shooting
The paper reports on 104 volt electric service verification via automatic meter readings and urges customers to fix wiring or bulbs for proper power. It also details Deputy Harkrader shooting William Swift after Swift allegedly blocked arrest. Swift died about 1 am Friday. Mrs Swift was injured by the gunfire and both officers sought medical aid. the incident occurred near Zephyr and Dobson with local officials involved.
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Swift
Times of
Elkin
Harkrader
Beamer
Dobson
William Swift
Mitchell’s River
Mrs. Swift
Eidhcail
B. J. Snow Esq
Mr. Snow
Swift’s
Stone
Ring
Reece
Sheriff race heats up in Dobson area hints at shifts
Republicans discuss switching from farming to office with Dobson candidates in motion. A. M. Smith of Mt. Airy and Warren Davis announce for Sheriff. Supporters back the current sheriff, while talk centers on whether Jack Albright will win favor as the tide turns.
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Dobson
A. M. Smith
Mt. Airy
Warren Davis
Jack Albright
Eller Named Chairman of State Democratic Executive Committee
The Democrats chose Hon. A. H. Eller of Winston-Salem as State Executive Committee chairman last week. Reared in Ashe county, educated at Chapel Hill, and a longtime lawyer, Eller is praised for knowing local needs and leading the party.
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A. H. Eller
Winston-Salem
Eller
Ashe County
Chapel Hill
The Object of Life and Human Evolution
A reflection on life aims and growth. The piece argues happiness love wealth and heaven are valid but secondary to evolution of character. It cites God s image in us and universal evolution as the divine law guiding conscious improvement toward strength wisdom and virtue.
Remarkable 20 Pound Pumpkin Preserved Since Last Season
The column notes Mrs Elizabeth Schaub of South Main Street keeps a pumpkin weighing about 20 pounds in Mr J W Schaub s wagon shop upper room since last season It remains in first class condition and may keep indefinitely The piece praises thrift and asks for the secret to extended pumpkin storage for holiday dishes
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Elizabeth Schaub
South Main Street
J. W. Schaub
Desirable 4 Acre to 22 Acre Plots For Sale Nearby
A notice describes available dirt parcels about one mile east of the city on Patrick Court House Road and the road to Westfield. Properties range from 4 acres upward with easy terms and low rent. Buy now to build, live, and own a home of your own.
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Patrick Court-House
Westfield
Brower
Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Syrup Ad
Promotes gentle cleansing and stimulation without irritation. Advertises Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a safer digestive aid sold by D. H. Gwyn.
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D. H. Gwyn
Musical Concerts at Foy Furniture Store Daily
Daily concerts featuring hymns waltzes violin band banjo solos and duets at Foy Furniture Store. Laughing stories quarrels on Victor Talking Machines advertised as easy terms for purchase. Sole agents for this section invite customers to come and see.
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Victor
Farmers Protective Association meeting set for August 1 in Dobson
The Farmers Protective Association of Surry County meets August 1 1908 at 1 pm at USC 10 Convention to explain Raleigh state convention plans and elect delegates to a Winston-Salem state meeting July 14, 1908 notice by R K Simmons and C C Mathews urging farmer attendance all farmers urged to attend the county meeting and bring delegates for the county gathering
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Surry Co
Usc
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
Court House
Dobson N. C
R. K. Simmons
Pres. C. C. Mathews
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultry Salve Market Brief
Quick relief salve for bites stings chapped skin cuts burns and sores. Sold by J. W. McPherson & Co with claims of soothing sunburn and minor skin irritations. Describes product use and vendor in a concise promotional notice.
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J. W. McPherson & Co
Notice of Sale by Deed of Trust in Mount Airy
Public auction set for August 1 1908 at 1 PM in front of Mount Airy Town Hall Surry County North Carolina to sell real estate described as a brick cottage lot on South Street The sale is to satisfy the balance due on notes to Geo W Sparger secured by a deed of trust executed by W C Stepp on October 19 1907 with recording in Surry County Register of Deeds book 32 page 159. M H Sparger Trustee June 24 1908.
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W. C. Stepp
Office of Register of Deeds
Surry County
N. C
Mount Airy Surry County
South Street
Mount Ae
Said Street
J K Reynolds
Geo W. Sparger
M. H. Sparger
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Various Ailments
The product DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as effective for cuts burns bruises and scratches with particular benefit for piles. It is recommended and sold by J H Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Notice to Farmers Meeting on Tobacco Plans
Notice to Farmers from the Siloam Station Lab inviting all farmers to a special meeting on July 25 at 3 p m to discuss plans for handling the current tobacco crop and to elect delegates to the county meeting at Dobson on August 1 at 1 p m J W Wall President C C Mathes Sec
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Farmers Protective Association Lab of Siloam
Dobson
J. W. Wall
Cc. C. Mathes
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
A 19th century style advertisement claims deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation caused by catarrh and promises a hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It urges constitutional remedies and mentions accompanying products, with circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Mount Airy
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Pak Ridge
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Greensboro
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Foy Furniture Store
E. C. Foy Fur. CO
Crossett
Oxfords
W. Fef. Lovili
J. W. Mepherson and Co
Trinity College
Department of Law
Trinity
D. W. Newsom
Durham, N. C
R. W. Reece
F. L. Smith Hdw. Co
R R. Folger
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Main Street
First National Bank
Dr. DN. Hicks
Mount Airy, W.C
Leonard Block
Ashcraft
THE
West-Hill Company
Mount Airy, N. C
J. F. Hines Insurance
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Masonic Temple
Winston, N.C
W. G. Sydnor
Real Estate & Insurance
Strong Line Fire
Life & Accident Companies
W. L. Steele
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