Revival to start at Baptist church in Mount Airy
Rev W R Bradshaw is set to begin a revival meet at the Baptist church next Sunday. Local Baptist ladies hosted an auction supper that raised 60.50 for the new church building. Buck Shoals power plant received a new wheel and dynamo adding 100 horsepower. A footwear mix up led to the loss of two pairs of tan shoes, Nos 5 and 6, valued at 2.00 per pair, with a request for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bradshaw
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Buck Shoals
Barber
J. H. Doss
Copeland
Doss
A. L. Doss
Tragic Teenie Suicide Near Copeland
A 13 year old orphan boy Jesse Bullen living with brother Jeff near Copeland county shoots himself in the breast while clutching a gun. A witness Bud Bullin saw him with the weapon and the shot proves fatal instantly. The report notes the youth appeared disturbed after claiming to see a ghost and cry for hours.
Stevenson Prayer For A Day Of Duty And Cheerfulness
A reflective excerpt asks for assist from Robert Louis Stevenson to face the day with laughter and industry. It seeks cheerful labor, weary rest, and ending with peaceful sleep as the daily rhythm unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Champerlain's Einitent Heals Sprains and Sore Joints
Help for sprains and swelling with Champerlain's Einitent claimed to reduce soreness and speed recovery. The ad promotes relief and joint comfort through topical use.
County bridge collapse injures mule and near disaster
A wood bridge built by private subscription and county aid collapsed while Gravely drove a mule team, sending wagon and mules into the creek. One mule injured, driver escaped, bridge blamed for unsafe construction and possible county liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Marshall
Gravely
Weather and community notes from local region
Fine weather keeps farmers sowing grain and corn as a large crowd gathered at Flour Gap for sermons last Sunday. W E Speas plans work in Idaho, C A Wisler teaches at Flint Hill, and Taylor Easter broke his collar bone but is improving after treatment by Dr Ed Hollingsworth. Baptism at Oak Grove moved to November 22, and Primitive Baptist preaching returns to Flint Hill on the third Sunday with a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flour Gap
C. A. Wisler
Flint Hill
H. T. Dowell
Taylor Easter
S. F. Easter
Ed Hollingsworth
Mt. Airy
Taylor
Oak Grove
Peeeh
Cnse
Cabbage Wagon Decoy Raid Near Lenoir
Revenue officers Blaylock and Bush halted a cocktail shipment near Whitwell three miles southeast of Lenoir. They arrested one liquor suspect after pursuing a two horse wagon loaded with about 50 gallons of brandy and captured two mules harness and wagon. The wagon and alcohol were taken to Hickory for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaylock
Bush
Whitwell
Lenoir
Wilkes County
Thomas Cale Alaska Congressman Named on Pacific Coast
Thomas Cale from Alaska, elected to Congress, is described as well known on the Pacific slope. His Washington D C address is listed as 1512 Whit N W, Washington D C. Peruna Drug Co. of Columbus Ohio is referenced with endorsements from C Slemp Virginia congressman and others for coughs colds and catarrh remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Cale
Congress
Alaska
Pacific Slope
Ilia
Washington
Whit
N. W
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
Peruna Drug Co
Columbus
Ohio
Notice of Trustee Sale on Mt. Base Needmore Street Lot
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to John Lewis and Emma Lewis his wife, dated Oct 22 1907 and registered in Surry County North Carolina, to secure a loan of 139.00 dollars to Jesse H. Prather, a lawful sale for cash is set on the premises on Needmore Street Mt. Base, describing a tract bordered by East side of Keiu Temple, Needmore church line, Armfields line, and Shores line, to satisfy 129.00 plus costs and interest. Sale date appears as Oct 27 1908, by trustee J. F. Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Emma Lewis
Surry Co. N. C
Jesse H. Prather
Needmore St
Mt. Bas. O N
Paiows
Fers
Keiu Temple
Needmore Church
Malelieu Temple
Armfields Old
Shores
J. W. Prather
Jesse H. Pr
Four Apple Brandy Packages Seized Near Dobson in 1908
Notice of seizure reports four packages of apple brandy taken on September 4 1908 about ten miles northeast of Dobson near Ladonia post office. Owner may claim property or it will be disposed of under United States law. Gee H Brown J H C Norman Collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
Ladonia
United States
Gee. H. Brown
J. H.C. Norman
Cure a Cold With Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A trusted remedy claims to cure colds and prevent pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves congestion aids expectoration and supports natural recovery without narcotics. Sold by Gwyn Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gwyn Drug Co
Notice to claimants in the estate of Ei W. Combs
Administrator Ei W. Combs deceased of Surry County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by September 22 1909 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Sidney F. Campbell administrator. September 22 1908.
Bates v Bates divorce notice in Surry County Court
Notice of divorce action in Surry County Superior Court North Carolina. Julia Bates is required to appear at the September term to answer or demur to the complaint. The filing date is October 26 1908 with W W Hampton as Clerk of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bates
Julia Bates
North Carolina
Surry County
W. W. Hampton
Superior Court
Bears the Astonaita. WEEE Aid You Have Alwars Songist
Fragmentary text mentions bears and a musical or literary phrase with unclear context. No clear events, names, dates, or places are recoverable from the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astonait
Alwars
Ashby and Lawrence Form Medical Partnership
Drs. Thos B. Ashby and Chas S. Lawrence announce a partnership for medicine and surgery with office over the First National Bank. The new practice is led by Ashby M D and Lawrence M D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Ashby An Lawrence
First National Bank
Thos. B. Ashby
S. Lawrence, M. D
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Mount Airy News
E. Johnson
Mt. Airy, N.C
Ee Ee
Mount Airy, N. C
J. R. Lewellyn
A. S. Tow
Cana
Clyde Woodruff
Low
Arizona
Lis
Jesse Bullen
Jeff Bullen
Omy Swelli
Jomenoes
Ynaney
Champerlain
Cana News
W. E. Speas
Idaho
Lenoir News
U. S. Congress
Pacific
Iis
I. C
Thomas Cale
C. Slemp
Virginia
Motice
Bears
R R. Folger
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Main Street
Firet National Hank
W. G. Sydnor
Real Estate & Insurance
Strong Line
Life & Accident Companies
R. D. Jewett
M. D
Masonic Temple
Winston, N.C
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WM. F. Vandyer
Fifth Street
Beaver Falls
Penn
Mount Airy
Surry
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett Cashier
Vick
Remedies Co
Greensboro
N. C
Airy Marvel Weras
W. D. Haynes & Co., Proprietors
UTE Fos Desna
PFC
C. C. Smoot &Sons CO
Mt Airy
N.C
C. Smoot & Sons Company
J. W. Knight
OT Gee Ants
Corner Main
Aniarius
al Cogan
Piermont
North
Cartin
Bie Kluge
Eria
Mab
E. Puy Mw
J.B. Borrva
Len Vitit
J. W. Pir
Oss
Dohaon
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