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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates are reasonable and available upon request. The notice notes that rates and terms are provided by application and that the material is entered at the Mount Airy Post Office in North Carolina as second class mail matter.
The county grows tired of current politics as longtime Republicans voice discontent. Critics say party managers dominate the primary process and alienate nonoffice seekers, warning that harsh talk could unite Republicans against perceived slander. Democrats urged to run a fair campaign to end ring rule after November 3.
Eight boys faced Judge Neal at Raleigh for an assault on a Black boy. The judge heard no case and ordered suspension of judgment if each boy’s father provided a thorough thrashing, aiming to curb headstrong youth through parental discipline.
A fragment praises a man for ending a troubled relationship and urges others to consider similar firm action toward difficult partners. The remark frames punishment as a necessary tool in managing challenging behavior.
The News defends fair dealing with readers and asserts it will stop if it cannot speak the truth. It argues for open competition in county offices and criticizes entrenched power and generation-long incumbencies in a hot political race.
Hon. John W. Kern toured Asheville Greensboro and Winston Salem this week delivering a forceful address. The papers praise his presentation and say the visit will strengthen the Democracy cause locally and nationally.
Hundreds of men have helped bring The News to homes all summer and fall. The paper asks subscribers to send or bring a dollar when they first visit town or can spare funds, noting the small debt is easily overlooked and money orders are welcome if one cannot visit.
Oak Grove Methodist Sunday School holds Children’s Day next Sunday with Rev. Z. B. Earnhardt preaching in the morning. Dinner on the grounds and children's exercises in the afternoon. Public invited.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Bunker named Erie died September 25 1908 after a ten day illness. Born March Star 1902 she was the oldest girl in the family valued and mourned by all. The family mourns the loss with faith saying the Lord giveth and taketh away.
Robert S. Reid of Mt. Airy and Mollie Anderson of Statesville wed at the bride’s sister Mrs. A. P. Fox home in Statesville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Pressly on Monday September 21.
Mr Will P Gilmer of this town died Tuesday October 6 after a four day illness with pneumonia. He was sixty three years old and leaves a wife and many relatives. Remains were conveyed to the cemetery for burial with funeral services set to follow.
The subject was a large estate holder and a dedicated Mason active in town life. He served in all lodge positions and enjoyed helping his brethren. While he had weaknesses, he was regarded as a true, worthy man deserving love and respect from his lodge.
A marriage of interest to Granite City residents occurred in Norfolk Virginia last Monday at six pm. Calvin Graves of Granite City and Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Norfolk wed. Graves is a respected Mount Airy Mantle and Table Company official and a southern gentleman. the bride previously taught local high school classes. They will live at the Brown House.
A local ad claims Devoe paint covers more than other brands with 11 gallons equaling an 18 gallon result. It asserts Devoe lasts longer and costs less, promising a $10 purchase paints a $15 house and lasts twice as long, per the W. E. Merritt Co.
In the circuit court of these States for the Western district of W. Whyte et al v. Railway at y ys, an order of the U. S. Circuit Court directs the undersigned Master in Chancery to take an account of indebtedness and set time and place for creditors to file claims. The meeting is Monday October 6, 1908 at 12 o'clock noon at the master’s office in Winston, N. C. Hearings on validity and priority will be given.
The Finance Committee appointed by the last Legislature is in Dobson finalizing its work. It notes unpaid county orders totaling about nine thousand dollars and accrued interest, with eight thousand dollars owed for a north end courthouse extension. The overall report indicates the county remains in debt.
Mrs. Nutt died at eight o'clock Tuesday evening at her daughter Mrs. R J Gallaway's home after a long illness. She leaves five children including Mrs Gallaway and J B Nutt of this city, Mrs Wingate of Idaho, Mrs Hunter of Raleigh, R L Nutt of Portsmouth, and a missionary daughter Mrs Herring who died years ago. Funeral set for 10 this morning with Revs Haymore and Gilmer officiating.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured locally and must be treated by constitutional remedies. It claims Eustachian tube inflammation from catarrh causes deafness, offers a hundred dollar reward for catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Green Woods flour and wagons as a product plug.
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