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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

6

New Guests and Studio Name Change In Concord City

Miss Frances Hill of Concord arrives to visit Mrs A G Trotter on Franklin street. Mrs N D Mills of Statesville visits daughter Mrs Garnet Fawcett on North Main. Miss Mary Meggette travels home to Charleston S C after weeks with friends here. Col and Mrs A H Joyce visit son Mr T Joyce on Moore avenue. Notice My Photographic Studio becomes Mrs O R Moore's Photographic Studio with retouching and portrait work emphasized.

Frances Hill Concord A. G. Trotter Franklin Street Mary Meggette Charleston Satterfield O. R. Moore

Pickpockets of Europe and a World Traveler’s Loss

A Baltimore American reader recalls two global pickpocket incidents. In Venice a thief concealed in a crowd stole a letter of credit worth $10,000 from an inner pocket, prompting frantic telegrams and money transfers. In Rome a Christmas ride yielded the theft of a valuable watch from an overcoat pocket, valued at more than $500.

Europe London Cairo Italy Plaza of Venice Hage Rome Baltimore American

A Versatile Old Lady

A classroom moment ends with a humorous claim from Willie about his granny Mn doing two tasks at once. The teacher challenges the idea while Willie persists, concluding with the quip that his granny can read and cook her feet simultaneously.

Willie Ladies’ Home Journal

Woman puzzled by others copying her outfits

A woman laments being copied by others, mainly women, who imitate her dresses. She asks how many times she has been photographed by admirers while a brash figure notes the fashion inspiration comes from her attire rather than her looks. The exchange ends with the woman reasserting quiet pride in the attention.

Local visitors listed in city social notes

Mrs J M Clark visits relatives in Sanford for the week. Mrs W H Kemble and daughter Evelyn of Bristol Tennessee stay with Mrs Joe Fulton on Main Street. Mr Hugh Dobbins leaves for Richmond to visit his sister. Mrs C E Parker of Greensboro visits relatives in the city. Mrs S S Chamberlain of Durham is a guest of Mrs Preston for a stay in town.

Mrs. J. M. Clark Sanford W. H. Kemble Evelyn Bristol Tenn Joe Fulton Main Street Hugh Dobbins Richmond C. E. Parker Greensboro 8S. W. Chamberlain Durham This City Preston

Visit Mrs. O. R. Moore Studio for Petite Folders

Prompt readers to go to Mrs. O. R. Moore’s studio formerly Satterfield’s to view Petite Folders priced at $1.50 per dozen and $1.00 per six, described as pretty little beauties.

O. R. Moore Satterfield

Capacity to See Worth in Others

A reflective aphorism notes that people judge others by their ability to recognize value in others, implying perception of worth reveals character.

Kodak film service at Mrs. C. St. Moore's Studio

Carry your Kodak films to Mrs. C. St. Moore's Photographic Studio formerly Satterfield's Studio where you are assured good work on short notice at prices lower than most galleries.

Kodak C. St. Moore Satterfield Moat Galleries

Devoe Paint Promises Long-Lasting Town Coat

Corry Pa resident E D Jewell reports using Devoe paint on his house. Five years after an earlier coat he repainted with Devoe buying 14 gallons and keeping 4, saving 15 to 20 dollars versus higher painting costs.

Devoe E. D. Jewell Corry

Photographic Services Offered by Mrs O R Satterfield Studio

A studio advertisement invites inquiries for photographic work. It urges customers to inspect samples and inquire about pricing, inviting potential clients to call for services and rates.

Fol Ey's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law

Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. J. H. Gwyn recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.

Foley J. H. Gwyn

Sunday School Picnic at Indian Grove Baptist Church

Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 by Dr. J. T. Smith. Dinner at noon. Song at 1 30. Lecture on Sunday School at 2 by R. K. Simmons. At 3 o'clock by H. F. Cook. Lecture by Rev. C. C. Arrington. Closing exercises at 4. Basket bringers welcome.

Indian Grove Baptist Church J. T. Smith R. K. Simmons H. F. Cook C. C. Arrington

DeWitt's Little Curly Risers Advertised

An old ad notes DeWitt's Little Curly Risers as small two words of medicine easy to take gentle and sure, sold by J. H. Gwyn.

DeWitt J. H. Gwyn

Odd Fellows District Meeting Notice at Wilkesboro

Notice to all Lodges in the 14th District to send delegates for a meeting in Wilkesboro North Carolina on October 1 and 2 1908. Grand Secretary expected. attendees promised a good and profitable time. E Leff Wagoner president MO Woltz secretary.

Odd Fellows Wilkesboro N. C

Black Patti Troubadours to Play at Galloway Opera House

The Black Patti Troubadours led by Mme Sissier tta Jones and Tutt Whitney will perform at the Galloway Opera House in October. The Afro American troupe, famed in Europe and the United States, features a varied medley of song dance and comedy with a two score cast and ornate Cake Walk and darky performances.

United States Galloway Opera House Mme. Sissier Tta Jones Tutt Black Patti Europe Paris Berlin St. Petersburg London Great Britain Troubadours Madison Square Garden New York City Pittsburg

Traveling Man Recovers Ill Passenger On Oregon Train

Sam A. Garber recounts aiding a sick woman on an eastbound O K & N R train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, giving two doses to steady her within twenty minutes. Passengers thanked him as the train reached Le Grande. For sale by Gwyn Drug Co.

Pendleton le Grande Ore Sam A. Garber Gwyn Drug Co

Putnam Organ Co Promotes Expert Tuning and Quality

The Putnam Organ Company highlights its experience with two practicing voicers and tuners at W. W. Putnam & Co. The tuning department benefits from constant oversight and each instrument is personally inspected before leaving the factory. The firm cites a large plant and finest machinery to produce high quality reed organs.

W. W. Putnam & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pickpockets OF E. Leff Wagoner R. Woltz Operas House TVET R. W. Reece the News P. O Foy Furniture Store Victor FOY Fur. CO W. L. Steele J. F. Hines Insuranee Mount Airy, N. C The Putnam Organs R. J. Bowen & Bro. Winston N.C Ga.Ma. Business College Macon Dobson Ladonia Geo. H. Brown J. H. C. Norman SBA Mount Airy Tobacco Association B. F. Sparger
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