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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

Page

7

Marion Seeks Surry County Treasurer Nomination

W B Marion of Dobson announces candidacy for County Treasurer, submitting to Republican primaries and county conventions. He pledges to discharge duties efficiently and satisfactorily if nominated.

W. M. Jackson Seeks House Seat in Public Announcement

Hereby announce my candidacy for the House of Representatives subject to the will of the people. If elected I will strive to look after the interests of my county and participate in the legislature.

House of Tives Irpublican Pete W. M. Jackson

Mayen Announces Candidacy for Surry Clerk Post

Announcement notes Mayen as a candidate for the Clerk of the Superior Court in Surry County, subject to Republican primaries. The brief statement IDs Mayen and the office sought, with no further details.

Mayen Surry County Tfe Reani Marica W. PR Armstron

Announcement of Candidacy for Sheriff of Surry County

The candidate announces for Republican voters in Surry County that he seeks pre nomination for sheriff. He notes prior service and describes his aim to continue safeguarding county interests, inviting public inspection of records and promising strong public service if nominated and elected.

Surry Coun Tion W. L. Alberty Preven Aeceiver

Notice of Property Sale in Dobson by Bank Auction

A notice states an execution in favor of Port Peoples National Bank against R Badgett and others. On Monday June 26 a sale of real estate in Surry County North Carolina will occur at the Port House door in Dobson. The tract covers about 50 acres bounded by Wolfe and Badgett with the Simpson property nearby. The sale to satisfy a debt of $273.48 plus interest from April 7 1922 and $16.05 costs. Witnessed May 28.

Port _ Peoples ‘National Bank R. Badgett Dobson Ing Tnd Peng Surry Mra Wolfe Dof Badgett Poe

Convicted Felon Harris Sentenced to Death in Raleigh

Henry Harris, a black man from Vance County, was sentenced by Judge Oliver H. Allen to be electrocuted in the state prison at Raleigh on August 15 for the first degree murder of his wife. Harris read the Lamentations of Jeremiah in court as part of his plea, prompting astonishment among onlookers. An automatic appeal to the Supreme Court stays the execution until after September.

Aston Henderson Henry Harris Oliver H. Allen Raleigh Vance Allen Harris Kittrell Vance County Harrie Supreme Court

Leprosy numbers rise. isolation beds urged nationwide

A health survey reports 1,200 lepers at large across 25 states. Dr. C H Lavender says isolation facilities large enough to care for current cases are the only preventive, noting the Carville leprosarium is at capacity with 200 beds. He cites impracticality of state institutions leaving hundreds at large and at risk of spreading the disease.

United Rnde Les Pubis Healthh Service C. H. Lavender Lavender Carville

Uniform Divorce Law Proposed at Federation Convention

Chautauqua New York June 21 An amendment to the federal constitution for a uniform divorce law will be considered at the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention opening here today. The draft proposes four causes for divorce cruelty infidelity desertion for a year of habitual drunkenness. It would set minimum ages for marriage and require parental consent for certain unions. Medical certificates before marriage and child custody provisions are among the features.

Chautauqua N. Y General Federation of Women's Clubs

Dunn Builds Noted Negro Industrial School in Harnett

Dunn on track to open a new 12 classroom Harnett negro industrial school costing under 85 000. Principal Prof James W Vines leads a project largely powered by student labor and local youth growing 15 000 bushels of sweet potatoes on a 10 acre tract with a curing barn planned.

Dunn Harnett Negro Industrial School State Department of Education L. F. Bainley James W. Vines Tuskegee Institute Professor Vines United States Department of Agriculture Vines

No Freedom Yet for the Filipinos

Washington June 22 President Harding told the Philippine parliamentary commission he could not urge Congress for Philippine independence. He indicated he was not unalterably opposed to autonomy but treated the question as a matter of time.

Washington Harding Philippine Parliamentary Commission Congress

Reverend Harry Andrews Arrested At Rob Roy

Rev Harry Andrews a negro minister at Rob Roy Arkansas was arrested by Deputy Sheriff J L McBurnett on charges of carrying a pistol and disturbing the peace. He had clashed with some flock members over leaving the community and had been displaying a gun in the pulpit alongside the Bible.

Harry Andrews Rob Roy Ark J. L. McBurnett

Why Suffer from Rheumatism Nine of ten cases are muscular rheumatism

The article states that nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscular or chronic rheumatism with no internal illness and suggests relief through applying Chamberlain's Liniment, which can make sleep and rest possible for those afflicted.

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W. B. Marion, Dobson, N House OF Representatives W. O. Bryant A. H. Wolfe A. E. Tilley Anfiorica Register of Deeds Register of Decis Republican Party Lillian Harkrader N. C Capab Eads Jeremiah Federation of Woman's Clubs W. M. Holliposworth Mount Airy, N. C Detroit Granite City Motor CO Pilot Mountain Motor CO Pilot Mountain, N. C Chamberlain R. J. Lovill F. D. Holcomb Hardware Stern H. B. Rowe Mount Airy Ridgewood N. J Ballimore Central Laboratory New York Standard Oil Company New Jersey
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