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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
Grateful for reader praise of last week's News issue
The editor and staff express gratitude for the many kind words about the previous issue. Prominent citizens and state papers have offered supportive remarks, and the newspaper prints several of these compliments as public appreciation.
A Fine Newspaper Effort
The Mount Airy News special edition highlights Mount Airy granite use in local churches homes banks stores and schools. It features a granite monument by Lemmerman Hoffman and praises the town county Chamber of Commerce for promoting the community to outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
Mount Airy
Lemmerman & Hoffman Granite Company
Southern
Chamber of Commerce
Capital Paper Praised by Mount Airy News
The Statesville Landmark commends the Mount Airy News as a capital paper, worthy of pride for the publisher and the people of the town and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
Mount Airy News
Surry County's Progressive Agricultural and Stock Fair
The Mount Airy News edition highlights Surry county's new agricultural and stock fair, promoted as progressive and creditable. The 16 page Surry County Progress edition emphasizes Mt. Airy homes and businesses and lauds the handsome paper and auspicious occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Surry County
Mt. Airy
Mrs Taylor praised for two months of city cleaning efforts
The city acknowledges Mrs Taylor as sanitary officer for two months, noting 263 loads hauled and improved conditions. She urges continuation of cleaning and advocates sewerage as the town’s only hope, arguing ongoing health benefits and calling for permanent appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Jan Thee
Mt Airy Cleanliness Described After Forest Clearing
In a public reflection, residents note the town's improved cleanliness since clearing the original forests and argue against the cost of maintaining a health officer, suggesting prudence in local spending and pride in the town's current state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Finding A Better Way
Mr. S F Shelton of Westfield discusses shifting from tobacco to hog farming and beef, noting $95 in meat sales this spring. He mentions bee honey yields from four colonies, poplar and crimson clover flowers, and notes good crop conditions in his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Shelton
Westfield
Shelton
Fine Crop Prospects for County Agriculture
County Agent J. W. Johnson reports wheat near average yields after a dry spring, corn and Irish potato crops promising due to good stands and extensive planting. Oats and tobacco face shortages from drought and plant/fertilizer costs, though some regions may yield full tobacco. Overall, expect a better agricultural year with more hay, grass, and livestock focus, plus silos expanding this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Surry
Johnson
Pretty wedding at Pine Street home for Brannon Halcomb
A small ceremony Wednesday morning united Mies Fannie Halcomb and Rev M Davis Brannon at B B Halcomb’s Pine Street home. Rev George D Herman officiated with only relatives present. The couple left by train for New York where Brannon will pastor a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&b. V. Halcomb
Pine Street
Mies Fannie
M. Davis Brannon
Priestls
George D. Herman
Wax
New York
Branon
Our Brass Band in Mount Airy Receives Commendation
The Mount Airy Cornet Band is praised for faithful hard work and sacrifices, with impressive programs and uniforms. The Chamber of Commerce plans summer Saturday concert series, with Town cooperation expected, enhancing civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Band Boys
Rural Skyland notes on crops and local events
The Rockford region reports wheat and oats mixed results with drought delaying harvests and tobacco not matching last year. Corn is uneven with continued planting. A Baptist church survey for grading is planned and a storm killed a milk cow while injuring Mrs. Harden Holyfield. Sunday schools and an interstate Sunday School convention near Ararat are announced with talks by J H Carter and Elder A M Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Harden Holyfield
Mallie
Mr. Elliott
Wilkes County
J. W. Burchett
Eldora
Longhill
Siloam
New Hope Church
Ararat
J. H. Carter
Mt. Airy
Pine Hill
A. M. Denny
Base Ball Getting a Good Start
Baseball fans in the city are building interest as three games were played since the last issue. Mt Airy beat Galax 3 1. Pinnacle defeated Mt Airy 3 1. Mt Airy beat Elkin 5 0, with Davis driving a grand slam and 11 strikeouts. Next Saturday Stuart Va visits at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galax
Mt. Airy
Pinnacle
Crawford
Elkin
Sto A
Davis
Mount Airy
Richardson
Elkin Boys
Stuart
Death of Mr Vernon Prolific Farmer Passes at 76
Mr Ewel Vernon a prosperous farmer lived near the city died at his home June 1 after months of bad health. He was buried in the old family burying ground near his home. He died at age 76. He leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewel Vernon
Vernon
Executors Notice for John C. Robert decedent
Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of John C. Robert decedent, all persons owing the estate are notified to make prompt payment and care cost, and all persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them within the time permitted by law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Robert Con Deci
Sallie McGee
I. W. Barber
Admr
Bickett Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor in Primaries
Thomas Walter Bickett of Franklin County defeats Elijah L. Daught ridge of Edgecombe for the Democratic nomination with an estimated 25 000 majority. Grimes wins Secretary of State over Hartness and Fartness. Lacy Shipman Young Lee and Manning lead in their races. Graham leads Agriculture and may win without a second primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walter Bickett
Franklin County
Elijah L. Daughtridge
Edgecombe
Bickett
Bryan Grimes
J. A. Fartness
Iredell
Capt. Clark
New Hanover
Col. Grimes
Hartness
R. R. Lacy
M. L. Shipman
J. R. Young
W. T. Lee
J. S. Manning
Raleigh
Col
Edmund Jones
Caldwell
Col. Jones
Manning
Major Graham
Two Fined Under Stable Cleanliness Ordinance in Greensboro
Two defendants in Greensboro Municipal Court were fined 25 dollars plus costs for violating the stable cleanliness ordinance. A third defendant had his case continued due to absence. G. G. Hendricks and E. L. Alston appealed and posted 50 dollar bonds each for Superior Court. Authorities praise citizen cooperation while stamping out fly breeding sites to improve city health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Record
Mesars
G. G. Hendricks
E. L. Alston
O. W. Monroe
Greensboro
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. KF. Johnson
Mt. Airy, N. C
Charlotte Observer
Statesville
Greensboro News
Brannon—Halcomb
Rockford News
Mr. Vernon
Grimes
Old State
F. L. Smith
Hdw. Co
North Carolina
Superior Court of
First National Bank
Price Street
G. O. Graves
Graves
Chapel Lot
T. B. McCargo, Jr
E. C. Bivens
W. F. Carter
FE. H. Wrenn
Geo. D. Fawcett
Treas
Mountairy
N. C
Mr. Sun
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