Famous Giants From Ancient to Modern Times
A compact survey traces giants from biblical Bashan’s bedstead to moderns. It includes Goliath, Gabara, John Middleton, Patrick Cotter, Charles Bryne, Big Sam, M Brice, Robert Hales, Chang Woo Gow, Brus Mer, Van Buren Bates and Ann Hanen Swann, with heights from seven to over nine feet. Local notes from Mount Airy Ararat area follow. The issue closes with community notices and a June 21 1910 dateline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashan
Goliath
Gath
David
Maximin
Pliny
Gabara
Claudius
Arabia
John Middleton
Hale
Lancashire
England
Patrick Cotter
Charles Bryne
O’brien
Royal College of Surgeons
Big Sam
Prince of Wales
George IV
Ariton
M. Brice
London
Robert Hales
Westminster Aquarium
Martin van Buren Bates
Kentucky
Ann Hanen “Swann
Nova Scotia
St. Martins-in
Giants of the Agae Liga Exhibit in London Dates
The record notes tall figures displayed in London in the 1860s to 1890s. Agae liga stood eight feet two inches in 1882, Joseph Winklemaier from aetria eight feet nine inches in 1887, and Elizabeth Lycka a Russian eight feet eight inches in 1893 at age twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agian
Agaeliga
London
Joseph Winklemaier
Judge Fines Husband Over Hair Handling in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on June 15 Judge Bode condemns abusing a wife by pulling her by the hair. He fines Charles Ulrig four dollars after the wife testifies the husband twists her about the room using her natural hair as a restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Bode
Charles Ulrig
Notice of land sale under deed of trust Mount Airy district
By deed of trust dated November 1908 GIlmer to secure a debt over one hundred dollars payable three months after date and extended to June 7 1910 the Bank of Mount Airy as beneficiary has declared it due and out of cash on premises July 7 1910 at 2 oclock P M the highest bidder will obtain a tract of land in Mount Airy on the North side of Pine Street and west line of E H Mbt with a detailed metes and bounds description of the property conveyed to E Gilmer and wife and the trust holder claims to exercise power of sale under the deed of trust and to collect the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitomety
G. Gilmer
Maud L. Gimer
Mount Acres
Dew Distrus
Mount Airy
Mount Atry
L. Gilmer
E. H
Det
Perth
Wite
Wid Hodge
Kochiiteky
Eser
Superior Court
Hirhesat
Firat National Bank
Mt. Airy
N. CL
Fancy Road
John B. Creasy
W. W. Cressy
B. Creasy
W. Coonay
Superior Court of
Surry County
K. L. Haymore
W. E. Holcomb
Holcomb
Cacia
Dobson
N. C
Rockford Street
Heire
Jin Brown
Platina Hudson
R. M. Burrus
Frank Brown
Keochford
Free samples promote foot remedies and corn pad invention
A short notice offers a free sample of a powder for swollen tired hot feet and a free sample of the Poot-Ease Sanitary Corn Pad, described as a new invention. Address given: Allen Ss. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ss. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Preacher Kills Brother in Kentucky Church
In Williamsburg Kentucky on June 18 Rev Robert Vanover and Rev Isaac Perry two famed mountain preachers had led revival meetings and fought a knife duel at Rock Creek Baptist church in Whitley County Vanover's throat was cut from ear to ear and he died shortly after The dispute arose from charges against Vanover and escalated to violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Robert Vanover
Isaac Perry
Rock Creek Baptist Church
Whitley County
Vanover
Two Men Arrested After Pulpit Fight Ends in Knife Attack
Perry and his cousin Blaine Perry are jailed after a confrontation with Vanover during a pulpit appearance. Perry and Vanover wrestled, Perry drew a knife, Blaine Perry restrained Vanover as another man slashed toward the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demme
Perry
Blaine Perry
Vanover
Vanovers
Miner from Cumberland Aims at White House Entrance
James Stricklin, a 44 year old miner from Cumberland Maryland, armed with a 38 caliber revolver, gained access to the White House executive offices and nearly reached the President's private door before police intervened. He claimed President Taft had advertised for him in West Virginia papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jas. Strickin
Cumberland
White House
Stricklin
Dalrymple
Taft
West Virginia
Summer Cold Dangers and Remedies Warn Readers
The pamphlet warns that a summer cold, if neglected, can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia like any season. It advises not to neglect symptoms and mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to loosen the cough, soothe soreness, and reduce energy loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Drogas
Local parcel tax notes and fee details unclear
Fragmentary notes describe fees and charges related to land parcels or plots. References to per acre costs, assessments by a council or committee, and possible rates for different areas or uses appear, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaminia
Peter
Birth of quadruplets in Philadelphia brings mixed outcomes
Mrs Bessie Cohen of 346 South Second Street Philadelphia gave birth to four children two boys and two girls last night. One boy died later but Mrs Cohen and three surviving babies are reported doing well. The mother is 26, husband Jos eph Cohen a produce dealer with a Second Street shop, and the couple have four older children ranging from four to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bessie Cohen
South Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ithe Middleton
Ararat N. C
Henrietta Belle
Forkner
J. W. Chilton
Minnie Bryant
Ararat
Robt. Marion
N. L. Falk
G. J. Key
Stony Creek
Will Key
A. M. Marsh
S. W. Falk
Pilot Mtn
Frank Ashburn
Mr. Brown
Winston
Kennedy
Geeye Deere
Allen
Preacher
Brother Minster
AER Dome
Col. H. Bowman
Mer
Fet
North Carolina
Nancy Dolirhyde
T. W. Bryent
Nancy Dollyhide
Jay Carter
Haymore
Com
Steve
Beaujou
Chas A. Stevens
Miss Cora Earp
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
The
Ecreation
W. 30Th St
New Yark
Lee Falls
Pervous
Grugeia
J. F. Hines
Eance Mount Airy, N.C
W. G. Sydnor
MT. Alhy
Stronc
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