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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
2
Mount Airy News announces subscription pricing with one year and six month options. The notice dates its filing as a second class matter at the Mount Airy post office under the March 8 1872 act.
Lin Taylor a long time city resident was sentenced to 12 months in jail for selling liquor. The judge recommended confinement in the county home due to illness and inability to work. The case marks a shift from past practices of leniency toward sick offenders.
A colored girl is attacked by two men near a cemetery and rescued as locals debate swift justice. The piece argues lynching fear grows from court delays and calls for a special term of court to deter mob violence.
Citizens debate street begging as the city funds a county home and an Associated Charities fund supports the needy. Some view professional beggars as a reflection on the people, while others defend charitable solicitation for the sick and needy.
The piece argues against forcing able individuals to beg on streets, noting extensive social provisions for the needy. It contends that professionals annoy residents who already aid relief efforts and should be curtailed to prevent daily displays of want.
Farmers report a very wet season with heavy rains hindering some work but enabling one of the county’s largest tobacco acreages. Fertilizer shipments were extraordinary and plants are thriving. Low land crops suffer from repeated rain while wheat yields look better than expected despite short heads.
Officials of the Farmers Cooperative Association discussed acquiring local warehouse space. Citizens offered land and buildings as potential sites, while the association plans to receive farmers tobacco here. If no purchase or lease is secured, they will erect a new warehouse to meet local needs.
Bonds offered by the town to finance a sewer system and retire floating indebtedness were purchased by northern brokers at a premium of just over $1,100 above par. The issue totaled $100,000 with $60,000 for the sewer project and $40,000 for debt retirement and street improvements. Interest rate listed at 6 12 percent.
Danbury Reporter notes a local defeat of R L Haymore driven by opposition to road bonds. Stokes saved Uncle Rufe by a narrow margin as road issues shift public stance toward better roads and tax affordability in a car era.
Edward Banner aged 84 died at his home near Copeland last Saturday after months of illness. The remains were taken to his old home near Winston Salem for burial. He is survived by four children all residing in Winston except E S Banner of Copeland. He was a highly respected citizen of his community.
County Republicans prepare for June 1 primaries to select delegates for the county convention. With a two-term rule, every major office including clerk, sheriff, register of deeds, and treasurer is expected to change hands. For the first time women are urged to participate and vote in the primaries.
S. M. Hale staged a 300 pound ice block melting contest last week. Over 300 people submitted estimates from 15 to 288 hours as the ice stayed on display for 73 hours and 42 minutes. R. K. Simmons won a shirt with a guess of 78 hours and 80 minutes.
Contractor C. E. Tilley has been employed to remodel Haymore's store. The building will be modern and up to date in every particular and fire proof. Steel ceiling show windows and cases will be installed and every effort made to serve the public satisfactorily.
Wr. William Flemming will be at work at Oakdale cemetery all this week and those desiring to have their lots cleared off, or other work done, can see him at the cemetery.
The I O O F orphanage concert in Geldsboro drew a small crowd at the high school auditorium Monday evening. Mayor West welcomed attendees while Miss Annie Rose Southerland led the program with Miss Mary Gaddy. Mina Southerland noted that singing classes funded by summer sessions contribute about one third of the orphanage’s support. Little Mary Franklin and George Drake charmed the audience with their duet When We Buckle Down to Biz, followed by a cake walk.
Mt Airy’s new left hand pitcher Brown has won all three starts beating Pinna Cle 10 to 5 and Boonville 16 to 2 before edging Winston Salem 8 to 5. Upcoming dates feature Dobson today, two games with Winston-Salem Battlers, Boonville here, and a July 4 series with Southern Railway. A lady club may visit Reddick field soon. Attendance, though rising, remains modest.
Rare Ly Is LAPY Bi of Westfield North Carolina announces candidacy for County offices in the Republican primaries on July 1. He claims offices should be distributed across parts of the county and pledges to serve the people as a whole, seeking support at the primaries.
J A J Royal of Doughton North Carolina declares he entered the sheriff nominating race at friends’ urging and seeks fair, united Republican support. He denies backing by Belton or Ashburn, pledges to support the eventual nominee, and urges Republicans to rally as one to defeat strife.
Mrs Savannah Simmons age 57 6 died June 14 at her son Troy Simmons route 1 Mount Airy after a nine day illness. She longtime church member at Holly Springs and was buried there Thursday. Survived by 11 children two brothers and a sister and preceded in death by her husband A J Simmons about 10 years ago. She spent years nursing the sick and had many friends and relatives. Contributed notice.
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