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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
3
The New York Globe profiles James Buchanan Duke, head of the Tobacco Trust, detailing his rule over tobacco prices and advertising prowess. It notes his early rise from farmer origins, strategic foresight, and public image, with contemporaneous mentions of family, health, and a 1911 timeline.
Resolutions note the death of J D Jenkins, valued member of Hall of Mount Airy No 107. They extend sympathy to his family and commend his soul to God. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to his family. Dated June 20, 19h.
Philadelphia hosts the Baptist World Alliance session beginning today for a week with leaders from America Europe Asia Australia and South Africa. The triennial General Convention of the Baptist of North Carolina met prior to the opening. Rev Dr Augustus H Strong delivered the address and regional talks followed. A motorist, Watt Richardson of Reidsville, was fined for fast driving after his car frightened Mrs A D Wolf’s horse causing her leg injury.
Crowds from Surry Yadkin Wilkes Iredell Alleghany Ashe and Forsyth line up to attend Elkin’s Fourth of July Railroad celebration two weeks away. Residents anticipate the largest turnout yet as Alleghany and Ashe counties join to mark railroad progress and potential links to Sparta and beyond. Committees organize plans with widespread advertising as preparations continue.
Harvest time arrives as hail and wind leave grain tangled and the small grain crop about half as good as last year. Corn grows well while tobacco setting winds down. Local notes include visits by Ulmer Snow of Orangeburg DC and Letcher Gentry from Longap, illness of L B Alberty, and the infant death of Mr. and Mrs. J F May's child. A Stony Ruyou S S Convention drew many locals with a large crowd and a fine dinner. Rev Williams at Fair View Schoolhouse next Sunday at 3. Prof Bland of Rockford offers free music lessons there Sundays since Christmas. regarded as the best teacher. Success to The News AZ
Harold Parmelee, 21, a Woodward’s drug store clerk, survived a nitrate of mercury explosion. Surgeons at Middleton hospital work to save his sight and hold some hope of success as the accident unfolds. A young man in sporty clothes was seen at the scene.
Judge Boyd pledged full court power to curb blockading as nine men guarded a special car carried condemned moonshine makers toward Atlanta. Those convicted face 15 to 20 month sentences or two years. all prisoners pay a $100 fine.
Wallace Kapp and Mary Franklin Ka were married at 2 p.m. last Wednesday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kapp near Kappes Mille in Surry County. The couple, both from North Carolina, plan to reside in Ashboro after a brief wedding trip. The ceremony was a quiet family event witnessed only by close relatives.
Mrs William Wiler of Cana Virginia returned last Thursday from a several week visit with her daughter in New Jersey. She expressed surprise at the moist soil condition and abundance observed in the section she visited.
In a humane turn a lawyer buys disputed land and offers to move nothing while inviting the neighbor to abandon the feud. The neighbor, ready to fight, yields on principle rather than land, sparking reflection on human nature and fair dealing.
A discussion notes charm depends on health and temperament. It recalls Constipation as the son of Rev. Quentin Holton, a Guilford County minister, and brother of District Attorney A. E. Helton and Rufus E. Helton of Yadkin. He moved to Durham 17 years ago and gained prominence in his legal practice.
We the children thank the community for kindness shown during our mother Alice Deatherage Vaughn's illness and passing. Signed by Bettie Vaughn Vance Vaughn and C W Vaughn.
Old ad copy promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for children claiming to relieve feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues while regulating bowels and expelling worms. The text mentions usage by mothers and offers a sample price with misspelled phrases and partial product references.
By decree of the Superior Court in February 1909 the W F Carter and G Welch Executors sell to the highest bidder at the National Bank of Mount Airy in Mount Airy on Saturday July 8 1911 at 1 pm a tract in Surry County adjoining J J Belton Dellart and Col lands. Payment plan three equal installments due in 12 and 24 months. Sale subject to a judgment of 1000400.
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