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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for Mount Airy News include one year six months and three months. Advertising rates are described as reasonable and obtainable on application at the Mount Airy post office, where the paper is printed as second class mail matter.
A reflective piece argues busy individuals can serve society without church attendance. It frames the Creator as landlord and praise for churchgoers versus hidden, daily acts that improve the world. It honors unseen workers who strengthen the earth while balancing church figures.
The closing exercises of the Giraded Behool drew large audiences in the city. Hon. T. WW. Wekett delivered an appreciated address. Prof. Torlington was reelected superintendent for another year and the overall impression is that the school reflects credit on the community.
A fragment notes that Wednesday was at least a fine day, with minimal comment on events or context beyond this judgment. The line preserves a concise, period-tone phrasing without sensational detail.
A brief fragment notes the Concord team arriving with unclear gear plans for a Wednesday event at Wednenley. No opponent or score is provided, leaving the outcome and exact context uncertain.
John Banner and J W Lovill form Banner and Lovill to run a new leaf tobacco warehouse on Main Street Mt Airy near Pine and Main. Building 105 by 180 feet of stone costing about twelve to fifteen thousand dollars, with J W Bondurant supervising erection. Opening planned by September first. Proclaimed as well known, previous Central Warehouse owners with strong local patronage.
A large real estate deal in this city involves G G Gallaway trading his North Main Street home to J W Byerly for Byerly’s Pine Street residence and Renfro Hill lot. Byerly received as much as fifteen thousand dollars in the exchange and will stay in his current home until Gallaway winds up business and moves to Charlotte.
At a town meeting several changes occurred in the Water and Light Commission and Town Commissioners. Thomas Woodreffe resigned as commissioner. J A Yoklev elected in his stead and named mayor pro tem. G Galloway also resigned to move to Charlotte. J A Jackson filled his vacancy. J D Minick reelected to the School Board. C F Mitchell elected to fill a commissioner seat. board rosters list Hedley West Jackson Yokley Davig Mune. school members Carter Mitchell Will Hadley Mintek.
Dr J W Ring of Elkin has completed a handsome two story store room on the foundations of the old building destroyed in December fire. The new rug store features quartered oak by Elkin Furniture Co with a fancy ceiling and tile floor. High quality workmen finished the project, making the room a credit to any city.
A series of revival meetings at the Baptist Church in this city attracted attendees and strengthened the congregation. Several people were added to the church, reflecting a spirited gathering and communal renewal.
A 31 member Surry County teaching party describes a Washington visit on May 26, touring the 18 million dollar station, public buildings, Mt Vernon and Arlington, with depictions of the Civil War dead, a steamboat return, and praise for Superintendent Cundiff and Mr. Wade Hampton. The account lists many companions and their hosts, and reflects on national greatness through shared learning and hospitality.
Mr. Edgar Turlington of Oxford England and Rhodes scholar will visit the city for the summer with his parents Prof and Mrs Ira T Turlington. He is a University of this state graduate and will spend the next three years at Oxford with all expenses paid studying law to prepare for the legal profession.
J. R. Patterson, List Taker for Ward No. 1 Mt. Airy, warns all owners who have not listed their property and polls will be pursued and penalties for failure to list will be imposed, urging immediate attendance to the matter.
Masonic Lodges in Surrey County invited to meet at Ivey Green church Round Peak NC on July 4 1913 to lay a cornerstone. Odd Fellows Juniors and Farmers Union locals invited to assist in ceremonies with a prominent speaker. Refreshments under trustees supervision profits go to the church. Public invited. Signed by trustees Barker D KB Golding P Stewart F. Golding H FE Jarret Kk A Snow. Times-Leader to publish.
J Silas Taylor advertises cash payment for tan bark delivered near the depot in relation to the G L Levin Company, seeking reliable sellers.
An 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and extols Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It includes a testimonial from the National Bank of Commerce Toledo and endorsements for F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The copy urges internal consumption and lists price per bottle and druggists' availability.
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