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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
3
Mount Airy North Carolina June issue reports a fatal hog incident during a storm and weather damage to crops. It notes church events, excursions, political notices, school moves, and community obituaries, with local business ads and community reflections on farming, rail disasters, and national politics.
The notice describes growing alarm over the war in China with many foreigners, including Americans, killed or in danger. It mentions election registration starting today for an August vote, a book to be kept open for twenty days, and local civic moves including new appointments and lodge notices.
The News reports new contributions to the India Famine Fund totaling $15.74, bringing the overall total to $15.99. The update reflects ongoing public support and fundraising progress.
Jo Tuggle paid a $5 fine for shooting a pistol on a public street. Sami Jones faced assault charges against Ed Armfield with a $4.55 fine. Charley Midkiff and Genie Dungan fined $1 for altray. An itinerant peddler, unnamed, fined $2.50 for peddling without a license in the city.
Rev Walter K Holcomb of Mt Airy conducted meetings last week with strong preaching and good outcomes. Locals miss Samantha and Dulah Lyon from Austin and Emma Bodenheimer of Greensboro visited. Rosa Looker is improving after a serious illness. The town enjoyed Baptist church vocal music by the East brothers and a graphophone entertainment by Broughton Davies. The Musical Normal is highly anticipated and urged for strong participation. A note from June 25 1900 mentions Quigg altering the Republican platform after committee review. In Holland, women wash breakfast china and silver at the table in view of family and guests.
Details of the Macon branch wreck near McDonough on June 24 show a washout, fire, and massive loss of life with thirty five dead. The incident involved Saperia railroad workers and unidentified victims. two later identified as Robert Buchanan of Atlanta and R. T. Seewall of Chicago.
Waxhaw June 23 Mr John Estridge of five miles south near the South Carolina line saw his house struck by lightning during a storm. One daughter was killed outright and another badly shocked with the bed catching fire. Mr Estridge himself was seriously shocked and the family all suffered injuries as the community offers sympathy. The report notes crop troubles with weeds in corn and rain drowning bottoms while wheat sprouts in shock.
An old advertisement from Smiths College in Lexington Kentucky claims graduates gain positions after study and promising salaries. The copy suggests investment ranges and education for careers, urging readers to write for more details and admission information.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for digestion and liver support and Electric Bitters as a blood purifier for scrofula eczema and skin sores. It cites patients cured by Electric Bitters and lists Dr W R Taylor of Washita as the local druggist seller. The claims include relief of headaches, boils and general debility with a 50 cent price for Electric Bitters and 25 cents for Dr Kings pills.
Advert reads Laxative Bromo on tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. EB. W Grove’s signature appears on every box, Je.
Watterson solicits notary work through sole agencies for Ladies Ibex Kid Shoes and Dix & Bowman. Ten acres pasture near the city offered. Mount Airy beet flour sold by H. Schafer at $2 per 100 pounds. Dixie Gilmer sells 100 bushels choice clay and peas. For sale cheap second hand seven foot zinc bath tub by J. R. Pappison. Five hundred boxes Mason fruit jars by H. Schafer at old prices. Lumber for sale by Marshall & Creed White Plains N C. pine uk and poplar lumber. dry and green tanks on hand. info from Charles H. Marks. Nurse note from Santiago de Cuba mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by Dr. W. S. Taylor. Notice ofPhillips Fleming steam saw mill five miles northwest of Mt Airy near Fancy Gap road. timber claims old Moir and Lizzie Fleming surveys. call for lumber buyers. Personal testimony praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm via F A Bancock of Erie Pa. sold by Dr. W. S. Taylor.
The National Normal School of Music holds its best session at Dobson North Carolina starting Monday July 18 for 15 days. It promotes top instructors a healthful location and affordable board. J B McGartin serves as secretary.
Elmins M. B. White wife of J U White died June 27 1900 aged 48 and 4 20 She suffered but did not complain She was a Baptist Christian a kind mother and devoted wife The funeral will be held in the afternoon and burial at Main St Methodist church The bereaved husband and children have the community's sympathy
Oxford Seminary for Girls advertises rapid regional growth in boarding patronage over five years with annual increases over 20 percent. It touts top facilities in literary course music art and business and claims healthful location with two physician visits for sick pupils during its founding year. The catalogue is described as handsome and illustrated. The text also oddly notes Paris city trees totaling 90 000 with breakdowns of willows chestnuts and others.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and boost strength. Proprietors offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from readers.
An old advertisement touts Kermett's Chocolates as a quick cure for cold in head and sore throat using laxative quinine. The bold claim emphasizes fast relief with simple use.
Promote relief for swollen feet and corns with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It eases tight shoes and bunions, reduces sweating and callouses, and claims instant comfort. Trial pack free, sold by druggists and shoe stores in New York and beyond.
An old ad promotes Kermoatt's Chocolates Laxative Quimine as the One Day Cold Care remedy for cold symptoms and sore throat. The brief copy emphasizes fast relief with a single day treatment.
By virtue of a mortgage deed John M Wall and Irena F Wall convey property in Surry County North Carolina. The sale will occur at the Court House door in Dobson on the first Monday in August 1900 between 10 am and 2 pm. The tract comprises fifty acres more or less and is described along Bray and Key lines toward Rockford road. This action covers mortgage and interest costs and is conducted by mortgagee I. A. Venable.
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