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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
5
Magnolia Camp No 109 W O W records heartfelt sympathy for Sov Mundy of Carroll County Virginia after his wife Ninnie Leftwich dies following Typhoid illness and bereavement. The tribute commends his patience, loyalty to obligations, and exemplary character for fellow Sovereigns.
Charles St Clair of Grand Rapids was robbed of his clothes by three accomplices while en route to Rochester to wed. He pursued the thief to Windsor station and Walkersville, but the attack left him in need of a new suit and a healed face. He plans to marry again when recovered.
Cody scored another signal victory over the Evergreens last Saturday as Holyfield and Stanley puzzled the home side on a rough Dobson diamond. Despite the bad field, the home team plated five runs in seven innings while the visitors rang up 25. Ulmer and Miss Esther Snow are visiting in Spencer this week, with Mrs Mollie Denny of Greensboro visiting her father here. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Emory Stanley. ManZan Pile Remedy ad appears at 50 cents, sold by J W Mevherson and Co.
The Oak Ridge Institute near Greensboro North Carolina releases a new catalogue as it begins its 57th year. Managed by J A and M H Holt, the school remains non denominational and independent.
The Ladies Aid Society of Central M HK church hosted a Friday evening fund raiser featuring an international parade with mounted heralds and costumed staff. Hosts included Mrs H C Ashcraft and Mrs J L Ashby as various nations were represented with themed décor, foods, and entertainment culminating with Alaska and Japan displays and a tea and treats finale.
Pineules for backache offered as golden globules that act on the kidneys to purify the blood and spur the whole system. Claims to aid backache lame back kidneys and bladder. 30 days trial one dollar guaranteed sold by J. W. Mepherson and Co.
A loafer recounts a Sunday school scene where Johnie received a nickel from his uncle and, after verses were recited by the children, Johnnie dropped the nickel into the collection basket and quipped religiously that a fool and his money are soon parted.
All persons in arrears with town taxes are earnestly requested to make payment at once. The Board of Commissioners has given positive instructions to collect without further delay. This is the last call. June 18, 1908, J. C. Council Tax Collector.
The document shows liabilities and capital including capital stock 75000 surplus fund 11500 undivided profits 438.73 and notes outstanding 20000. Due to other banks 388.94 due to trust companies 12460 Notes and bills rediscounted 6818.13 total 280445.12 Fawcett swears the statement true July 22 1908 before Wm Moore notary public with directors Armfield Trotter and Geo. D. Fawcett signing attestations.
The document lists several bank asset and liability figures including loans and discounts 25 287.03 banking house, furniture and fixtures 1 040 82 due from banks 9 041.55 coin and currency 109 99 national bank notes 2 200.00 capital stock undivided profits current expenses and taxes paid 1 156.97 time certificates of deposit 2 062.68 deposits subject to check 11 059.24.
R B Moore of 111 North Water Street Wilmington North Carolina promotes handling cabbage apples onions Irish potatoes chickens and eggs or any produce items in the produce line.
By order of the Superior Court of Surry as commissioner I will sell at public auction on Saturday June 27 1908 at 1 PM on the premises a lot of land in Mt Airy Surry County North Carolina adjoining J C Hollingsworth and others bounded by Main Street and Hollingsworth line with 130 feet sides. Terms include six months and nine months deferred payments with note and approved security. R M Hardy commissioner. This May 21 1908.
An ad claims Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup purges the bowels to drive out colds while reducing inflammation and irritation. It notes children favor the remedy and it’s sold by J. H. Gwyn.
A compressed testimonial ad discusses neuralgia caused by nerve irritation and recommends Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective when other remedies fail. Mrs Katherine Barto of Carthage and others praise relief with minimal after effects, noting two pills often suffice for complete relief.
Court of Surry County will sell at public auction on Thursday July 23 1908 at 1 PM a 211 acre tract in Surry County adjoining Neff Fulk and others known as the Polly Denny home place. Located on the river with water power timber and fertile soil for grains grasses and tobacco. New road to a river bridge nearby and proximity to churches. Terms one fourth cash one fourth in six months and the remainder in one month with title retained until final payment. Sale to be partitioned into parcels.
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