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Mount Airy New*. J. ft. JO l Mt. Airy, IV. C., May 23, 10I& THE RED CROSS DRIVE. la Iku city • down aarneat worker* arf making a euvm of the people for the Had Croea. They tall ua that nearly avary many tppraKM con tribute* in a liberal way. A few |i«a mora than H>ey arc npartal and a faw give laaa than thay »h»ul<l, hut aa a whoia (ha reaponaee ara liberal. Tkara la no diapoaitiom to bold hark and contribute nothing. Thia ta aa it ahould lie, for tha money ipent on thia feature of tha war work ta (oin( to count wonderfully for tha bat tar men t of the life of the men who are at the front. To Enlarge Power Plant. It hat now been definitely derided to enlarge the power plant owned by thia city by buildingan additional plant two miles below the present power house on Ararat river. This ha* been the plan of the water and light rnmmission* for yearn. It hat been known all along that it was only a question of time until the de mand* here would he greater than the aupply of electricity the present plant can furnish. The increased use of water make* it n«re**ary to u*e more electricity to keep the tank and mainH full. The supply of electricity for light* alone in not near all the de mand, for large number* of electric iron* and electric fan* are in constant uae muk'nir it necessary to aupply all then* need* if the demand* are to be met. For some time the present plant has been taxed to it* full capacity to meet the demand, and much more power could be aold if it could he developed. Thia i* true at all time*, but when a drouth comes and the water get* low in the stream* the power developed is not ufJlcient to light the residence and business house* and the streets at the same time. The reault ia that for some time it has often been the case that the streets have not been lighted for months at a time, aa they should be. A year or more ago the water and light commission took option* on land along the river where the new dam would injure the land. Practically all of the land that could be damaged has been bought up, thus avoiding damage suit* that would follow the erection of the new plant. On thia land that has been bought there i» plenty of good timber to meet the building demand* of the new operation. Engineer* have been here during the past weeks and made plan* and es timate* of the proposed new plant. It was derided that a combination wood and remcnt dam would be the bent to erect, and that the whole in cluding all machinery, ready to oper ate, would tie something like a fifty thousand dollar proposition, if erected at this time. After much consider ation and investigation plana have re cently been adopted and contract* let for all the machinery to be used in the new plan:. Thia new machinery is to be delivered during the next few months, or as soon as the new power j plant is ready for it. It is estimated that the new dam w'liih is sixteen feet high will develop) and additional 300 horse power, and that all this that is not sold to citizens! for lighting purpose* can lie sold here in the town to factories, etc. With this additional income to the business j it is c limated that in a few years, Uu» plant will lie able to pay all inter-, est on the investment a* well a* the bond* that have been issued to erect< F or the benefit of those who are not; able to asrret with the present plans, it is the opinion of those in authority that the Town ran dispose of all its interests in thir water and light de-j vclopment at a profit at any time it! gets tired of carrying the investment. | A six hundred horse power water plant, near a town of this size, is no| drug on the m. vket at any time, and ! could he sold readily if the people' here cared to cell it. The above operations are supposed | to extend over a year or more, and the j income from t'.ic present plant will be! used to help meet the expenses.. The! additional funds will be secured through the local hanks. Thus Mount Airy has made another long stem in the line of progress. I u /Married at the Pace House iq this' Aty on Tuesday May 14th, by S. G. Pace, Em|„ Mr. E. L. Lindsay to Miss Hess B. Blunkonship all of llillesville, Va. Mr, l.iiulaay la a very prominent, and prosperous young lawyer, of the Hil)e»vilU bar. Miss Blinkenahip is the beautiful and accomplished daugh ter of Ei-Ssheriff Jas. Blankenship of Carroll County Va. > THURSDAY MAY M, DAY 1 Or FASTING AND PKAY1B la raapenae ia a faaalatlua hy Ceaa Ii— atattng thai M la a datr pan liarly » Una of war hwnMy and da aoutly I* acknowledge oar dtyamtonra aa V il^'i <M aad fpliri Hu aid and prataetion, Preaident WUaaa haa proclaiaaad Tharaday, May the Mtk, a lay of public humiliation pray er and fBating and hoe called on Um pwifla of The Unitad Htatae ta aaaem bla la (Mr aavaral piacee of worahip and pray Alaugfcty God that Ha aay forgive oar etna and ahortcoaaiaga aa a pnnpla and purify our haarta ta aaa and lava tka Mk, ta aacapI aad de fand all thinga thai ara juat aaad nght, haaeeching Him that Ha will fin vic tory ta our armiea aa thay fight for fraadom, wiadnm to thnaa who take rounml on our h aha If in theae daya nf ■lark atruggle and perplexity. and -•Utadfaatneae tr ~ir paopla to make •acriAce to tha utnioat in aupport of what ia Juat and true, bringing ua at la«t the peace in whirh mcn'a haarta ran he at rest, harauae it ia founded upon juatira, marry and (nod will. The people of Mount Airy will romply with the Preaident'a procla mation. AU place* of buaineaa will be i-loaed for the day, including dry jfno.li atorea, grocery atorea, hard ware tores, guano houaea, bottling worka, etc. The drug atorea will lie cloaed at the bourn of service. Drug atnrea and re'tauranta are eameatly requested to aell nothing except necea aary drug* and meala during the day. All garagea will be cloaad and there will be no gsaoline nold or repaira made during the day. The people of th* town are requented to do all nece* <ary trailing before Thursday, and the people of the country are re<|ueatc<l not to i-ome to Mount Airy trading that ilay. or to attend to any bu.-inea* that could not be attended to on Sun day. , ; ' v.;_ - ■ / invre win uv i iw Presbyterian Church at 10, a. m ; at The First (iapt.at Church rt .1:30, p. m.; and at the Methotlii-.t Church at 8 p. m. Then* are all union service* and are so arranged that people of all denomination*, even the aiifp'l ami infirm, can attend service in their own community and moat people ran at tend all the service*. The people of Mount Airy and the country around are earnestly requested to observe the day and attend the services as the President has requested. Let no one make it a holiday or a day of amuse ment and pleasure, thus making cheap mockery of the whole business. It is set apart as a day of humiliation, fast ing and prayer in the most distressing time the world ever saw. How we observe that day will show to the world our faith in prayer, our interest in the success of our arms and our loy alty to our government in this hour of great distress. Hearty thanks are hereby returned to the business men of Mount Airy for their willingness to close thi?ir places of business and thus to ro-op erate in carrying out the President's proclamation. Not one of them re fused. [,et the country churches and Sun day -Schools make the above announce ments; and let the people see to it that their neighbors know that no businesi will be done in Mount Airy Mav 10. T. H. KING, President Pastor's Conference A Proclamation. Whereas the Pre«ident of our United States ha* proclaimed Thurs day, May 50, 1918 as a day of fast ing and prayer and in full sympathy in its purpose and faith in its results: Now, therefore, I, E. C. Biver.s, Mayor of Mount Airy, do hereby pro claim such day one of fasting and prayer for oar people and call upon all good citizens of our town to cease from their usual occupations and spend this day in supplication to Our God for bleii. ings upon our cause of righteousness nnd humanity; that He may lead us in the paths of truth; guide us in this world chaos; keep our nation at the feet of our Savior and send a speedy victory to our cause. Mount Airy, N. C., May 21st, 1918. Cha*. Fulton Sells Interest in Warehouse. Mr. Charles Fulton of this city re cently sold his interest in the Planters Warehouse to his partners in the busi-1 ness, Messrs. Tom Haynes and his son and Mr. Ernest Brown. The firm name will now be Haynes, Brown and Haynes as it was in the years before, Mr. Fulton bought an interest in the business. In the future Mr. Fulton will give| his time to his Inrge automobile busi-1 ness here and the warehouse will be operated by the three men who are now the sole owners. . | f \ L TOarried at the Pace House in thi»| city, by S. G. Paoe Esq., on Sunday j May 19th, Mr. Claud Stockner of Fan cy Gap, Va., to Miss Marie Payne of Drenn, Va. This young couple is very popular among a large circle of friends in the community in which they live. E. C. BIVENS, Mayor of Mount Airy. NEW REGISTRATION. a* Jwm 1#1T will ha raquirad to ra*» tor far Military Serriee, ondar tha •lulwf Draft law, inaillai about j Jaaa Mi l»l«. Tha exact tela will1 ha announcad la tar. M. r. Butnar haa baan rfaaimad aa ClUaf Rafittrar, and A. D. folgrr and j Sam Bladaaa will ha at Dafcaon and A. E. Tillay and B. M. Linvilla, at Moont Airy. TSara will ba only ik* two ragiatration placaa in tha county. THa law in rayard to thia raglatra tioa is tha aaaM mm for tha ona a yaar mgo, and thoaa who fail to nfiaur. will aubjart thamnalvaa to tha aama puniihmant that waa providad fori alackarn undar that ragiatration.. Surry Mm in Trouble. On* day recently somebody whis pered into the Mr of a policeman of this city a story that runa lika thia'. Tha officer waa told that report wan going tha roumta that a young man named Elbert K. William*, of tha WestAald section, registered in Elbert, Waat Virginia, and left that country MMD after. returning hare. The offl rer waa alao inform^ that a report had rearhad tha official* in Weit Vir ginia in tome way that William* wa< dead. Thu story naturally intarent ed tha officer and when he approached Mr. William., he failed to have hie card that showed hi* "landing in the draft. He had a card that showed he registered, hut had no card *howing hi* classification. William* was ar rested and will he held until the au thorities in Went Virginia can be heard from and the matter cleared up. Every young man who ia not in the army now ia supposed to have a card allowing hi* *tanding and clasai flcation a* to military *ervice. The man who fail* to have thia card ia sub ject to arreat and detention until he can lhow hi* standing. In the light of thia fact it ia the duty of every young man to carefully keep hi* card showing hi* standing. ' . School For Nuraea. "The Martin Hospital in thia city will begin a school for the training of Nursea. Recently Miaa Marperie Snell, of (ireensboro, ha* been secured a head Nurse at thia hospital and she will be in charge of the school for Nurses. Miss Snell ia a graduate of Peace Institute and also of St. Leo* Hospital where she received here edu cation as a Nurae. For some time »he was assistant to Dr. J. W, Long. Girls who can take thia course of training must be not leas than If) years of age and must have a high school education. y' Notice Democrats. ^Ta the member* of the Executive Commit te of the Democratic Party. You will please be at Dobson the first Monday in June, to elect a chairman tee. C. E. Lundy, Chra. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the friends and neighbors who ministered to our mother, and who aided us in any way during her recent illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Brock. REPORT OF CONDITION OF THf FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Mt. Airy, in the state of North Car olina, at the close of husineae. May 10. 1918, RESOURCES Loan* and discounts $570,185.12 Overdrafts, l,5.r:.17 U. S. bonds to secure eirc. So, 000.00 Liberty l-oan Bonds. 27,025.00 Stock* other than Federal reserve ban* stock 8,125.00 Subscription to stock of Fed. Reserve bank. 3,000.00 Banking house, 20.000.u0 Lawful money reserve in vault and with Reserve Bank. 29,098. 83; Cash in vault and due from national banks, 46.40V.09 Due from banks and bankurs (other than above). 12.x96.62 Checks on banks in same city as reporting bank 748.49 Outside Checka and other cash items 485.00 Redemption fund with IT. S. Treas. and due from same 1,200.00 Total, $770,710.32 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in « 75,000.00 Surplus fund A 25,000.00 Undivided profit* 18,412.70 Circulating notes,. 50,000.00 Due to tianks and bankers. 53.43 Individual deposits subject to check 219.518.91 Certified checks, 33.78 Cashiers checks outstanding. 3,061.99 Certificates of deposit, 234,280.52 Postal savthgs deposits 358.99 War loan deposit account, 50,000.00 Rediscounts, 66,000.00 Total. - $770,710.32 State of North Carolina, Surry C<k, aa: I, T. G. Faweett, cashier of the' above named bank, do solemnly swear ; that the above statement is true to the ; beat of my knowledge and belief. T. G. Fawcett, Cash. Subscribed and sworn to before ms this May 16 1918. W. P. Callaway, Notary Public. Correct—A ttest: Geo. D. Fawcett, Thoa. Fawcett, M. L. F. Arrefleld, Directors. | Iwkft D. Tmh Dmmd. Itehart D. Tmh M at Camp Laa Kriday After mm illaaaa W —11— ■I waahn. Mr. Yowii Uvad at rnmUm MM—. V*. until callad te Military aarriaa. Ha waa a citiaaa who lUxd kigk ■aioag thou who knaw Mm. Ha wma a own of qulaC illapoaition and <wala< moat of Ma tints ta koaa and f nanda. Ha wtu • laambar of tha MaOwdut church. Hia ramaina vara acmoi pantad hara by nna of tha aaidiara and laid ta raat at Hunters Chapal church .Sunday afternoon Ha laavaa a wifa, father ami mothar, four • later* and Ihraa brnthara ta mourn thatr laaa. A friand. Ararat, Va., May 16. Mt. Airy, R. F. D. No. 1 N«w>. /Sunday May 19. quit* a large nun Tmii- of tha relative* ami friend < of Mr. Powell Mi.be gathered at hi* vnh anniversary. * Tha orraaion waa a *urpi*e to Mr. Mabe ha having no hint whatever of tha murh planned for orraaion until nearly noon when the rug ta l>egan to appear .n vant number* with their well laden baaiceta etc. There waa a large -rowd present and everyone ate to their -atiufy and ■till there waa finite a l«t <>f the good thing* left on the tahle. Kveryone gristly enjoyed the lay from begin ning to end, and all *uh Mr. Mahe njtmore «urt. happy occasion*. jfumm* I.ula and Ollie Mabe of Rnnnoke. Va„ were at home Saturday and .Sunday returning on Tuer iay at thin week to take up poaitioaa in HoanoW* or *ome other near hy town they havirg jur.t completed their eiur.»e in nhort-liand ami Typewriting, at that plare. Quiet a number of our hoy* have to leave next Monday tor I amp we are sorry to note, but hope it ia ail for the better. Mr*. A. D. Mods ia now In Martin Memorial Ko mt;il at Mount Airy. We hope *he will -toon tie able to re turn home well again. Mrs, R. I. ftoeves upe-t laiit week with relative:' in Mount Airy. There i* quite a lot of tobarro being planted our in .hi* "ertion thu week indication* novr are that there will be a much larrer -rop *et thi* year than last. A. Reader. If you are troubled with chronic or muscular rheumatism give ' hamber lain'* Liniment a trial. The relief from pain which it afford* i* alone worth many time* it* coat. Obtain able everywhere. MUM'S NEHES w*n and tea I Sim la tfca morning and Compound to n iokir weak oafw ■tronj "— Mr*. A (.BUT SuLAE, M Olmataad St.. Wlanaa. Minn. How oftm oo wa bear tha irpr—<f ■MMMt "I ramMNM, I rtfr ■houtdlty." Sack •omrn ahould profit by Mr*. .-taiUa* apMian and |N thta famoua root and barb ramady, LydJa E. Pink ham'* VafetaUa C<» pound, a Mat. For forty txn it ha* baan tnraa i*| auch atnuia condition* aa diapiaca manta, inflammation, ulceration, imw ularttics, periodic pain*, barkacha, fa* iinna, and narroim prnatrattoa of woman, and la now con*i<Jrr*-d tba *tao dard remady for auch ailrovnta. DON'T OVERLOOK THIS. A Careful Peruaal Will Prove Ita Value to Every Mount Airy Reader. The average man ia a doubter, and there is littl. wonder tl'al thia is so. Mi: representations make pe< pie skep tic*. Nnw-a-dayi the public a.»k* for I>etttr evidence than the testimony of at anger*. Here is proof which should convince every Mt. Airy reader. A. W Dean, Mt. MYy, *my»\ "I suffered from rheumatic pains. My kidneys were irregular n action a.id the kidney aecretions contained sedi ment. I had backaches almost all the t'me. Doan's Kidneys Pills stren gth. ned my k;dney* a d did me a great deal of g'.od in every way." Price fiOc. at all dealer*. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy— get Doan's Kidney PUU—the same th it Mr. Dean hrd. Koster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. Y. Does your House laugh at Rain? A hooee poorly punted is it the mercy at the weather. The gaiee of Spring and Fell drive the beating rain into ing the wood and leading to unsightly warp and decay. Thr houtt that can laugh at rain, at now, wind, frost, or broiling »un is th« one protected by good paint. Giv« your houaa a bw coats of Dutch Boy Lewis Brand White-Lead mind with pore linseed oil and it will resist all kinds at weather. You may have any color. Drop in and let aa take cars of your need*, before the next storm doe* its damage. We carry nationally advertised brands of punts, oils, and varnishes, aad Wan.lard makes of brushes. W. E. Mcrritt Co. YOU WILL FIND HERE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP TO-DATE LINE OF MERCHAN DISE TO BE FOUND IN MT. AIRY - —■ ■ nimiimimi iihiimmmmmmmmmmmm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitmiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiim Every accepted style in Summer Foot wear. Perhaps you have seen a part of our stock, but there are many re'v stylo) that you havent had the pleasure of seeing. Styles for Women, Misses, Children anil Men that possess all the high quality that mark every piece of merchandise in our Store. You'll agree to this once you have experienced the delight of wearing foot wear which look neat and dainty all the time feels as restful as your old pair the first time you wear your new shoes, and is serviceable and economical because they are made of the best of leather. We are showing some beauties in Brown and Grey oxfords Ties you will find a size and style to meet every demand in this lot. And too they are moderately priced. r Style—Quality—Price We have surpassed every thing we have ever shown before in dress goods. White materials for almost every purpose. New Novelty plaid silk, ginghams, pret ty vailes, skirting in new plaids and stripes. The latest styles, ideas and fabrics are enibroided at the lowest prices made possible only by our tremendous buying. Trices are continuing to increase rapidly. Our stock was never more complete than at present and with the real summer season at your door you could not possibly find a better lime to buy. Certainly you will the range for selection better now than later Gents Furnishings New lot of fancy colured shirts, soft silk collars and Summer Underwear. Buy your supply of Summer underwear and shirts now before the present stock is ex hausted for the prices will be much higher later. ........■•.■•..uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilillllllllllllllliiiMlimiillUlllllllllllllllliilllilllllllllllllllllllllll —— JACKSON BROS. Mount Airy North Carolina.
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