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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
3
Notice is given that W M Heath will apply to the Governor for a pardon for Billie Heath currently serving a forgery sentence. Any person wishing to oppose the petition must file by June 25, 1914.
Brick cottage on a well kept lot in a quiet area. For details contact J D Davis at 73 Pd Mt Airy North Carolina.
By order of the Superior Court clerk the administrator of F D Holcomb deceased will sell cash to highest bidder at the Court House door Dobson on July 10 1914 at one oclock a tract of land about 40 acres in Rocksford township Surry County adjoining E S Reece Penn Nixon and others to pay debts and costs of administration Also at the same time and place all uncollected evidences debt due the estate of TP D Holcomb deceased a descriptive list on file in the Clerk of Superior Court Folger Admr and J Ti Folger Atty June 9 1914
Mt Airy erupts over the People of Mount Airy versus Southern Railway case after a first degree verdict. The defendant offers cross ties and extra workers at a price to ease public clamor, but locals demand broader relief and threaten grand jury action in Surry County.
The newspaper explains a misunderstanding about inclusivity for the church dedication. It notes letters were sent to all town pastors inviting their congregations to attend the June second Sunday dedication and to participate in the program.
Advertising copy states only the best grades of stock are handled by experienced stock owners. It claims superior performance and equal or lower prices than competitors and suggests testing with a trial order.
A community page lists athletic events with prizes including a 100 yard dash for 4.00 for first and second places, a high jump, a four mile race, a 200 shot put, a broad jump, and a sack race with minor monetary awards. Additional contests include a watermelon eating contest with health notice and a float parade with prizes for decorated stores and businesses.
The North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College offers five regular degree courses and special teaching programs with free tuition for those who commit to teaching in the state. Fall session begins September 1914. For catalog and information address President Fons at Geiastoro North Carolina.
Mt Airy Iron Works advertises a large stock of castings including plow points gear wheels pulleys kettles and boiler grates. It invites customers to view or write for items such as planers water wheels and other varied castings from Mt Airy North Carolina dated March 6 1913.
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