Box Supper At Snow Hill Church Sparks Voting Contest
The Snow Hill church box supper last Saturday featured a voting contest for the prettiest girl with all attendees eligible if they met the terms. Proceeds near thirty dollars go toward the church ceiling. Miss Ella Wright of Dobson visited the area. Rusk and Stanley schools arranged a spelling match last Wednesday night, lasting about one and a half hours as they spelled to a near end.
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Snow Hill Church
Ella Wright
Dobson
Rusk School
Stanley School
Community Notes Mention Visitors Schools and Local Business
Sabbath school to be organized at Snow Hill on the first Sunday in April. Floyd Fulk and Dora visited over the weekend. Noah Fulk closed a successful singing school in the community. Weldon White purchased part of Bird Holyfield Farm near A. L. Norman's. Many locals attended an exhibition at Poplar Springs. Ila and Addie Stanley visited uncle F E T Cockerham in State Reed. Sol Stanley and son Irvin traveled to Elkin on business. Dobbins mill installed a forty barrel rolling mill and operates at full blast offering service to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ys Selves
Snow Hill
Floyd Fulk
Dora
Noah Fulk
Weldon White
Bird Holyfields Farm
A. L. Norman
Poplar Springs
Ila
Addie Stanley
Lynchburg Federal Court Hears Conspiracy to Defraud Case
About forty people traveled from Lynchburg to attend a federal court session in Lynchburg Virginia. The government seeks conviction of Pink Ayers W H Reneger and W H Ene for conspiracy to defraud the government. Previously Ayers and others were found guilty of land and license violations and confiscation of seven thousand dollars. Indicted again for blockading and conspiracy to defraud the government, trial is expected to last weeks with witnesses including WW Yerly Hafer Nicholson T M Veritt and W J Earne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Pink Ayers
W. H. Reneger
W. H.ene
Gove
Livénse
Avers
Phillips
Renegerere
Yerly
Hafer
A Nicholson
T. M. Veritt
W. J. Earne
Wintesses
Salem Fork Farmers Plan Planting Despite Weather
Farmers in Salem Fork focus on preparing beds and sowing planters as they anticipate planting a large crop. Grain prospects improve as weather conditions become more favorable for small crops.
Salem Fork school closes with recitations and society
Our school at Salem Fork closed last Friday with morning recitations and spelling by the children. In the evening the Salem Fork debating society entertained a large crowd. Miss Bettie Venable is praised as an exceptional teacher.
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Salem Fork School
Salem Fork
Bettie Venable
John Isaacs
Kapps Mills
Annie Wood
N. G. Wood
A. M. Esq
School Closing After Notable Local Term
Franklin Township public school District No. 6 closed last Thursday after a year of varied programs. Students performed pieces on Washington and Gettysburg figures, Civil War topics, and regional histories while teachers and families praised the school’s impact in the community.
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T. J. Blackburn
Franklin Township
Washington
Lou Nixon
Lee
Gettysburg
Charlie Atkine
Gen. Lee
L. B Nichols
Perlie Low
Dora Nixon
Stone Wall Jackson
Mat Cox
Rosa Smith
South Carolina
Walter Collins
Lula Snow
Jefferson Davis
Fannie Nixon
North Carolina
Nannie Johnson
Spelling Tech
All
Maas Convention in Dobson for Prohibition Campaign
A Maas Convention of the Citizens of Surry County will meet in Dobson on Monday April 6 to organize the county for a prohibition campaign. Speakers are invited and expected. attendees from many local names are listed to participate.
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Maas
Citizens of Surry Co
Dobson
Aly
Sale notice of land in Surry County North Carolina 1908
Public auction at the Dobson courthouse for the Lewellyn deed land in Surry County. Admr R C Lewellyn lists adjoining landowners D H Whittington Preston Simmons Mott Marshall and others. Sale to satisfy the deed of trust due and unpaid with 1 pm April 11 1908. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D H. Whittington
Preston Simmons
Mott Marshall
C. C. Hutchens
W. A. Morton
R. C. Lewellyn
Admr
James R. Lewellyn
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Winter Germ Clearance
Ashcraft Drug Co and Taylor Drug Co advertise Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it drives out winter germs and strengthens stomach and kidneys. The ad touts 35¢ tea or tablets, a 30 day Pineules trial, and a money back guarantee through J. W. Mepherson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Ashcraft Drug Co
Taylor Drug Co
Thanks and pardon notice for Asberry Bates in North Carolina
A notice states that a petition will be filed with the Governor of North Carolina seeking the pardon of Asberry Bates who is confined in the State Penitentiary. The filing is dated March 10 1906 and signed by W L Reece attorney.
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North Carolina
Asberry Bates
State Penitentiary
W. L. Reece
Fo ley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Declared Lawful
Notice to customers states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as safe for children and adults Sold by J H Gwynn.
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Poley
J. H. Gwynn
Foley
Notices to Creditors and Land Entry Claims in Surry County
Administrators claim all creditors settle estate of Walter W Creasy within 12 months under John B Free Admr Deed. Also D C Oneal entry taker in Surry County files claim to 100 acres in Rockford township bounded by Hancock Doss Loftin and others on Double Creek with entry pending February 3 1908. Vestal Taylor entry taker.
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Walter W. Creasy
John B. Free
North Carolina
Surry County
D. C
Spring Winds Offer Pinealve Car Bolton Healing Salve
An 19th century advert promotes Pinesalve Car bolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped lips hands and face. Sold by J W Mephersch and Co urging soothing healing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mephersch and Co
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ROYAL
Union Cross News
Grub
Salem Fork News
Woigneus Lee Jessup
T. W. Wooten
J. D. Minnick
Marsnatl
J. KE. Smith
W. W. Seville
John D Nail
J. E. Berker
W. F. Carter
John H. Grey
Be L. Hey L
Mi D
N. Ww
G. M. Bo J. M. Hill
A. M. Smith
J. H. Prather
G. C. Welch
W. E. Merritt
T. W. Folger
J. R. Woltz
H. F. Comer
E. H. Kochiitzky
N. T. Hutchens
Joe Folger
James Deatheridge
W. A. Belton
S. C. Franklin
C. F. Mitchell
T. J. Ho
J. W. Mepherson and Co
Glema
Gowan
Childrem
Pmeumona
Pmeumona and 3 Troubles With Marveilowua
Renervie
Druigists
Asc
Asary
Westfield
Crefere Ff
Calton
Mao
J.C. Council & CO
J. D. Minick
Mount Airy, N. C
Price Co
J. W. Mcpherson and Co
J. L. Wulff, the Barber
Bank of Mt. Airy
Franklin Street
the Implement Co
East Main St
Richmond
Virginia
W. Crimp
Ary, H.C
J. F. Hine
Insura
Mount Airy, N
Megimacate Ent
W. G. Syd
MT. Airy, N
Deal Estate & Insurance
D.N. Hicks
Mount Airy
Ef . Co
Leonard Blick
Hollister Dave Company
Madison
Wis
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk
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