Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in Surry County
Jannie Cockerham sues W. Cockerham for absolute divorce in Surry County Superior Court. Defendant must appear at the Clerk's office in Dobson NC by September 28, 1925 to answer the complaint or relief will be granted. Filed September 5, 1925 by Clerk F T Lewellin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Oay County
Jannie Cockerham
Intiff Va
W. Cockerham
Dyante Court
Efendant
Superior Court
Surry County
Dobson
F. T. Lewellin, C
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Surry County
In Newce North Carolina Surry County a deed of trust dated September 20 1925 by R D Bell to H H Lewellyn trustee for T A Hamilton securing 94 dollars was recorded in Surry County. Default on notes leads to public sale at Mount Airy on Saturday October 10 1925 at 1 o clock. Estate described as lot 17 block 3 and lots 22 24 block 4 in Park plot in Dobson. Sale to satisfy balance of principal interest and costs. H H Lewellyn.
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North Carolina
Surry County
R. D. Bell
H. H. Lewellyn
T. A. Hamilton
Register of Deeds
Dobson
Surry
North Wy
Aeasland Park
Sheriff to auction tax liens in Surry County Dob een and Mount Airy
Sheriff C. H. Haynes lists properties in Dobeen and Mount Airy townships to be sold at public auction for cash at the court house door in Dob een on a Sunday in October at 1 PM to satisfy 1922 24 tax claims. Amounts include W. B. Norman 105.80 coat 270 and G C Hutchens 87.67 coat 2.20 among others.
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C. H. Haynes
Surry County
Dobeen
W. B. Norman
J. G. Waugh
B. Ww. Snow
G C. Hutchens
Stuarts Creek
C. Hutchens
Mount Airy
H.R. Key
Franklin Township
A. Lewis
Self-Sacrifice of Son Met Deserved Reward
A Glasgow Evening News writer praises a Scottish woman harmed in a run away accident. Her son, a young physician, abandoned his practice to save her life. Forty grafts from his own skin restored her face and arm, leading to recovery and praise for his disinterested act.
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Alalone
Name to Conjure With and the Shape of Fame
A historical note traces the term name to conjure with from conjurer to wizard and oath origin. It explains rituals, words of power, and spirits, then contrasts medieval magic with modern stage tricks. The piece ends noting the phrase survives as praise for notable individuals.
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Satan
Solomon
Fun With Writers Hindsight
Writers' Monthly notes on overheard reader reactions and craft tricks after a published story. It explores coincidences, pilot devices, and the tension between collaboration and individual authorship.
The Secret Moment Before a Farewell
Jerry admires Ethel for months and plans to reveal his love at last. He says he leaves tomorrow and asks if she is sorry. She replies softly, believing he will stay, and expresses surprise at his sudden departure tonight.
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Jerry
Ethel
Ancient Egyptian Bread Revealed in Monuments
The article describes bread making in ancient Egypt. Rulers and commoners ate wheat and barley bread, with white bread reserved for the wealthy. Monuments show loaf shapes, including small round rolls and elongated loaves, often sprinkled with seeds like Vienna bread.
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Vienna
Origin of summer vacations tied to Olympic travel
The text credits the Olympic Games in Greece as the source of the annual vacation period. It notes excursions to the games began the outing habit, set by the lunar calendar after the first full moon following June 2, with travel occurring every four years to witness the games, and claims the summer vacation custom spread worldwide.
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Greece
Change in Name Reveals Hidden Identity in School Tale
A South RBostes teacher notes a student named Marie Levenski, later revealed as Mary Jones. The story recounts a door plate mix up from a used items sale, showing how names shift with simple household changes and mistaken identity.
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South Rbostes
Marie Levenek
Ashe
Marie Levenski
Mary Jones
Jones
Semi-Savage Chileans Serve as Stevedores
The New York Times describes a rough Chilean stevedore crew at Corone, a principal coaling port on the west coast. The men are swarthy, small, and fierce, armed with knives and led by a captain. They cook aboard ships in turn, with strong discipline and minimal labor from the captain.
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Corone
South America
New York Times
Europe
Asia
Chip
Wasp Built Paper Strong Like Modern Pulp
Scientists note papermaking wasp constructs durable houses from self-made paper with six sided cells. The paper, once dried into a large nest, can swing from branches and stay anchored for years after the wasp leaves, a model for today’s wood pulp processes.
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Wasp
Mas
Bio State Journal
Saya
Notice in Cockerham suit published in Mount Airy News
In Surry County North Carolina Fannie Cockerham sues W F Cockerham in Superior Court by order of publication. Defendant not found in county and publication required weekly for four weeks to appear Sept 28 1925 or risk grant of relief. Also notice in Dix vs Matthews matter for possession and note judgment. defendant J J Matthews must appear Sept 19 1928 or relief demanded will be sought.
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North Carolina
Fannie Cockerham
W. F. Cockerham
Surry County
Mount Airy
J. M. Dix
J. J. Matthews
Dora I. Matthews
Carolina
Superior Court
Son
Said
F. T. Lewellyn
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