The Confederate Way on the Ariel Sinking
The Star recalls the 1862 sinking inquiry of the Ariel off Cuba by the Confederate cruiser Alabama. Despite carrying 140 Federal officers and men and 300 passengers, the Alabama paroled the crew and spared passengers, showing chivalry and restraint amid war.
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Ocala
Fla
Star
Ariel
Vanderbilt
Commodore Vanderbilt
Alabama
Cuba
Pacific Station
Raphael Semmes
Germany
Southern Confederacy
Seven Bathers Drowned in Surf at Atlantic City
Seven bathers including prominent members of the Philadelphia Summer colony were drowned in heavy surf at Atlantic City New Jersey. Lifeguards battled to save others as fishermen and beach patrols recovered bodies and rushed victims to shore after a sandbar offset and strong undercurrent created dangerous water depth.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Anti German mobs in Moscow wreck 500 stores and more
Moscow suffered damages of about 20 million dollars during anti German demonstrations. Nearly 500 stores and over 200 private lodgings were wrecked as mobs looted and burned buildings. Fire departments struggled to control the blazes as the disorder continued for more than 24 hours.
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Moscow
Petrograd
London
Moscow Council
Surry County Farmers Union to Meet in Dobson July 1 2 1910
The next quarterly meeting of the Surry County Farmers Union will be held in Dobson on Thursday and Friday July 1 and 2 1910. The session opens Thursday at 1 PM with no night session. Delegates should attend the opening. each teen should send a full delegation. Signed June 14 1910 by Secretary J M Brinkley.
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Surry County Farmers Union
Dobson
J. M. Brinkley
Impaired Appetite Boosts From Chamberlain’s Tablets Sold
A Swiss man and a Detroit resident praise Chamberlain’s Tableta for improving appetite digestion and causing pleasant movement of the bowels. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
In Switz
Det Mich
Gets
President Wilson's Note Angers Mexican Leader Chazaro
Francisco Lagos Chazaro, head of the Villa Zapata convention in Mexico City, says Wilson's warning to Mexican factions to settle differences implies pressure or threat. He adds the convention government, though scarred by sacrifice, will uphold the Mexican people's dignity.
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Washington
United States
Francisco Lagos Chazaro
Villa-Zapata
Mexico City
Wilson
Notice of real estate sale under deed of trust
By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 11 1913 to secure 768 dollars W H Linville the debt now due will be sold for cash to the highest bidder July 16 1915 at 2 PM in front of the Mt Airy Town Hall Surry County North Carolina The land described contains 47 60 acres more or less and is bounded by Cro Aaron Bu and Mac Jones Jesse Casear and others The sale is to satisfy the debt with interest and costs J H Folger Trustee June 16 1915
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North Carolina
Surry County
Superior Court of
E. C. Bivens
Admr
Martha EE. Willard
J. O. Haymore
R. C. Willard
R. G. Willard
J. C. Haymore
Haymore
Faulkners Creek
W. H. Linville
Register of Deeds
N. C
Mt. Airy N. C
N.C
C. M. Aaron
Mac. Jones
Jesse Casesar
J. H. Folger
Notice of Public Auction of Burcy County Land in 1915
By deed of trust dated June 28 1914 J M Hiatt T P Hiatt and Ide Hiatt granted mortgage to W L Reece trustee to secure W J Key and G J Key debt. In Surry County the deed recorded Book 47 page 216. The sale at public auction for cash at the Dobson courthouse on Monday July 1915 at 1 PM. The tract 29.48 acres more or less near Callico branch with described lines and river course. The sale follows the deed of trust and debt owed. Signed W L Reece Trustee May 6 1915.
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J. M. Hiatt
T. P. Hiatt
Ide Hiatt
W. L. Reece
W. J. Key
G. J. Key
Office of Register of Deeds of
Surry County
Court House
Dobson
Burcy County
N.C
Frank
T. T. Bryant
T. W. Bryan
Callico
Drilling Wells Promises Quick Convenience with Steel Casing
The speaker offers well drilling services with a steam driven machine priced at $1200. A 6 inch steel casing will seal out surface water and quicksand, followed by a Myers Pump. The ad promises superior convenience compared to old methods.
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Mt Airy resident
Mrs. C F James of 257 S Main St Mt Airy says back pain kidney misery and nerve strain eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports relief after a short period and notes the product made her kidneys act more regularly. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo is listed as the product’s manufacturer.
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Mt. Airy
C. F. James
S. Main St
Dean
James
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Notice of sale by order of court in Reeves v Barker
Clerk of the Superior Court of Surry County orders commissioners to sell 100 acres more or less on July 14 1915 at 2 PM on the premises. Parcel lies by Alexander Collins and others borders described. 50 acres excluded already sold. Terms: one third cash one third in twelve months and balance in two years. Sale for partition. Dated June 14 1915.
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Superior Court
Surry County
N. C
C. D. Reeves
Carson Barker
Alexander Collins
Solomon Tickle
Perplexing Mail Interception Case Crosses Atlantic
United States officials face a perplexing problem over the Swedish minister’s complaint that private mails from New York to Sweden were opened in England. Legal questions arise whether the US can act beyond forwarding the grievance to Great Britain for consideration.
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Washington
United States
New York
Sweden
England
Great Britain
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Er Os
Cortright
Cortright Reg
U. S. Pat
W. E. Merritt Company
FL. Smith Hdn. Co
Lusitania
County Union Meeting
Francisco Chazaro
Prugwiets Es
Sydnor & Sparger Insurance Agents
Mount Airy, N.C
Merritt Building
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Richmond
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