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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
2
Democrats from Mt Airy township precints meet at the Central Warehouse in Mt Airy on Saturday the 25th at 3 PM to appoint delegates to the County Convention at Dobson on July 2. A. E. Smith and W. F. Carter chair the precinct committees.
The News notes Mr Cundiff is a fluent, entertaining speaker and his wife Mrs Cundiff is cultured and charming. It praises his past contributions in the paper and hints readers may soon enjoy another travel story from his pen.
A North Carolina Democratic supporter argues Major Charles M Stedman should be nominated for Congress not solely for his Confederate service. He cites Stedmans political activity and leadership with the North Carolina Railroad and urges all district counties to endorse him at the upcoming primary on the 25th.
Jesse H. Prather supports Judge E B Jones in the 1910 North Carolina primary, praising his character, public service, and farmer ties. He urges voters in Surry County and the fifth Congressional District to nominate Jones and forward his Congress bid with dignity and patriotism.
A letter urges voters in the eleventh Judicial District to support Hon. Andrew J. Burton for judge at primaries and the Judicial Convention. It cites his experience as a lawyer, service in Halifax, terms in the House of Representatives, Senate since Rockingham, and current Recorder in Reidsville with a strong record.
The Dixie Methodist notice says Mr. Price will hold the Mount Airy News office. In his absence, News staff handle space orders subscriptions and other business.
Surry County residents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cundiff of Siloam depart for an extended summer trip to the far north. The couple, noted travelers with two trips to the old world and tours of Egypt Holy Land and the Mediterranean, plan a lengthy stay in Canada near the pole area. Mr. Cundiff, Emory and Henry College alumnus and famed Latin Greek scholar, runs a large valued farm near Siloam and is a respected Methodist layman and educator.
C J Buding of Washington explains his hereditary kidney trouble and declares Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him after taking four pills. He warns others to avoid delaying treatment and to try the remedy promptly.
John A. Martin sold a modern threshing outfit to Leander Oneal of the city. The one wagon system uses a six horsepower gasoline engine and will be hauled by a single yoke of cattle. Operations start at Siloam after delivery and quickly finish threshing.
W C Callahan a 35 year old farmer near Dobson is believed to have killed himself. He had a wife and three children and had been despondent and in debt. His body was found Saturday morning after missing Friday, with an empty gun and a forked stick nearby. The death is deemed instantaneous and he was buried at Wood’s burying ground near Dobson.
A Sunday School class at the Baptist church in Worthy Bend draws attention as many young men join. John A. Martin and A V West teach and organize. The Baptist Brotherhood Class for Young Men has a constitution by-laws and officers led by J W Lovill as President.
Rev LD Vance Price publishes the sixteen page paper this week promising a liberal stance and wide reading matter. The editor follows a family tradition of ink and office experience and signals expected active public response through advertising and readership.
A reader urges endorsement of Maj. Stedman in the congressional race, arguing for his candidacy and leadership qualities. The letter emphasizes confidence in his ability to represent the district.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any case failing to cure and invite testimonials from sufferers, with address for F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
Readers hear testimonials that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures illnesses. The ad claims it has no equal for diarrhoea and stomach issues and notes Gwyn Drug Co sells it.
The 112 acre Jack Norman farm two miles east of Dobson on a public road is offered by T. F. Bryant of Dobson North Carolina. Features include a comfortable dwelling with a kitchen, a good orchard, 25 acres in the bottom and some timber land. Terms are easy and a quick buyer is preferred. The notice is dated June 1 and carries the parcel details for potential purchasers.
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