Dead Sheriff Convicted Long Ago in Local Trial
Sheriff Hood, who was killed at Winnsboro, D. C., last Monday, previously came to this county in pursuit of an escaped prisoner named Johnson near Unionville. Johnson resisted arrest and was killed. Hood and his deputy were tried for manslaughter, sentenced to four months on the chain gang, then pardoned by Governor Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Winnsboro
D. C
Johnson
Unionville
Glenn
Description of a Bride From a Missouri Wedding Report
A Missouri newspaper describes a bride in flowery terms praising her fascination, attractiveness, and sweet disposition. The write up likens her to enchantment, flowers, and birds, promising a paradise-like home and harmonious marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Notice of Sheriff Sale of John Fuller and Bob Nicholson Lots
By power in a 1812 Deed of Trust Ress Bowman and wife assigned to E C Bivens trustee for E J Miller. On July 17 1915 at 2 PM in front of Mount Airy Bank, cash to highest bidder for $400 note balance plus interest and costs. Description: two adjoining lots on Depot Street Mexus Airy North Carolina, known as John Fuller lot and Bob Nicholson lot, adjoining Miles Wagoner and Peter Owens. Provided for sale to satisfy note, interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ress Bowman
E. C. Bivens
E. J. Miller
Surry
Bank of Mount Airy
Mexus Airy
N. C
Depot Street
John Fuller
Fuller Dee
Bob Nicholson
Nicholson
Miles Wagoner
Peter Owens
Surprise Birthday Honor for Mr H Simmons 62nd
A large gathering at Mr H Simmons home on Route No 1 celebrated his 62nd birthday with a long feast prepared by friends and relatives. The crowd prayed, ate, and left with warm wishes for more such days. The column notes the death of a child of Mr and Mrs Rawson Tilley on Tuesday from diarrhea and other local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Simmons
R. F. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
W. W. Simmons Jr
Mountain Park
E. F. Cook
Holly Springs
Preston Stone
Safety Matches Regulation Affects 1916 Sale
Commissioner Young notes enactment of a Uniform Match Bill will ban common matches after January 1, 1916. The law, adopted by several states, covers handling storage and use, enabling dealers to liquidate existing stock before the deadline. Local dealers urged to plan contracts for new supplies accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Staterville Landmark
Uniting the Home Defenders and Save the Towns
Fragmented civic rhetoric urges saving home towns from decline as populations drift to cities. The speaker laments lost youth and seeping sickness, warns of feud and plan, and calls for unity to restore progress and keep towns vibrant.
Lemberg Falls to Austro German Forces in Galicia
Russian capture of Lemberg after a fierce campaign marked a Russian advance across Galicia. Austro-German counteroffensives recaptured Przemysl and shifted the front, with heavy bombardment and large casualty figures reported by Austrian German and Russian sources. The city, renamed Lvov, has about 200000 residents and was a key Austrian military station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
I. L
Lemberg
Galicia
Przemys
Cracow
Przemysl
Austria
Russia
Lvov
Typhoid Vaccine Emphasized by North Carolina Official
Adjutant General L W Young urges typhoid vaccination citing a North Carolina National Guard record of 1700 vaccinated men with no fever. He cites a fatal case among the unvaccinated and says 1500 more enlisteds will be immunized to prevent any typhoid cases this summer. The report also notes a pear blight reducing fruit crops across several states with an expected 40 percent crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin State Board of Health
L. W. Young
North Carolina National Guard
Young
Camp Glenn
Morehead
North Carolina
Fruit Crop In North Carolina Down To Forty Percent Normal
Figures compiled by State Horticulturist W. N. Hott from 600 orchards indicate North Carolina fruit crops will reach only about 40 percent of normal. The assessment reflects widespread weather impacts on apple peach and pear yields across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Tennessee
Raleigh News and Observer
W. N. Hott
Notice of administration of Geo W Willard estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Geo W Willard deceased this is to notify all persons holding claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before 10th June 1916 All persons owing said estate are asked to make prompt settlement E C Bivirus Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice
Geo. W. Willard
E. C. Bivirus
Public Auction for Jane House and Lot Mt Airy June 30 1915
Offer to sell at public auction on June 30 1915 at 10 A M on East Main Street Mt Airy M C Jane house and lot and several lots. Easy terms with one third cash and balance in one and two years. Sale conducted by T E Webster Graham North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Mt. Airy M.C
Jane House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Journal
Lyceum
America
Oxfords
Burke's
W. M. Hollingsworth
Moore and
Main Streets
First
National Bank
Mount Airy, N. C
Edward M. Linville
McCargo Building
W. F. Carter
J. M. Fulton
Surry County Loan and Trust Company
THE
West-Hill CO
First National Bank
Mount Airy
United States
Postal Savings Fund
Surry County
Geo. D. Pawesti
L. Hawke
A. G. Trotter Vwo
T. G. Paweett
Onghier
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