Death of Robert B. Cochran Prominent Mecklenburg Citizen
Robert Brice Cochran a long time Meck lenburg County resident died at his Mallard Creek home after a week long illness. A Civil War veteran and staunch education advocate he helped push school taxation and county roads while supporting Mallard Creek Presbyterian life. Funeral set for tomorrow at Mallard Creek church with relatives and Civil War comrades as pallbearers and honor guards.
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Robert Brice Cochran
Mallard Creek Township
Cochran
Mr. Cochran
Cabarrus County
Mecklenbure
Elizabeth Query
James Query
Cornelia DgArmond
Charlotte
R. J. Cochran
J. C. Cochran
W. O. Cochran
Walker Kirkpatrick
Sharon Township
C. N. Cochran
Lexington
F. A. Cochran
Home Place
W. P. Cochran
Derita
Mecklenburg County
Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church
Malard Creek Church
Mr. Beattie
J. W. Summers
Y M C A Boys Depart for Summer Camp
Twelve boys from the Y M C A boys department start a two week camp trip from Hickory via Caroling Northwestern to Cliffs. They will camp on a pine hill site overlooking a lake and river, with fishing, bathing, nature study, and outdoor living lessons including cooking. The camp, Camp Camelot, is run by the Y M C A boys secretary with prior camping experience. Mail address Hickory NC Camp Camelot. Telegraph or telephone emergency CIM horse nearby.
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Hoys
Young Men's Christian Rescelation
Hickory
Caroling & Northwestern
N. C
Camelot
Mortuary Report May Records At Berryhill Cemetery
The May mortuary report from cemetery keeper C M Berryhill to Dr F O Hawley lists 51 deaths: 18 whites (14 males 7 females) and 11 colored (7 females) with causes including bronchitis pneumonia heart disease cancer tuberculosis and other diseases. Stillbirths numbered 7 and premature births 4.
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C. M. Berryhill
F. O. Hawley
Crematory May Report Lists Animal Remains and Spoiled Goods
May crematory record shows 16 horses 4 mules 7 cows 24 hogs 3 sheep 89 dogs 111 cats 889 chickens 2 ducks 3 rabbits 2 turkeys 1500 Ys spoiled fish 1600 ths spoiled meats 2187 barrels night soil. A wry remark notes there is room at the top.
Commencement at Alabama Presbyterian College Draws Hobson Remarks
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson delivered the commencement address praising small colleges and rural schools as efficient, while endorsing world peace through naval strength. Dr. J. W. Stage led the exercises at New Noble theatre and awarded diplomas to five seniors including C. A. Leach and R. K. Elliott. The following reception for the senior class, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. John W. Stagg, featured a pink and white ice course and humor from the president.
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John W. Stagg
Alabama Fresbyterian College
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Age-Herald
Anniston
Hobson
Alabama Presbyterian College
Ife
United States
J. W. Stage
New Noble Theatre
C. A. Leach
E. H. Careton
B.iz al Jen
W. D. Sankey
R. K. Hiliott
Elliott
Anniston College For Men
Winthrop Normal Commencement Ends Busy Week
Rock Hill June 5 The Winthrop Manual and Industrial College commencement closed the year with a packed program. Activities included sermons by Rev Frank Dudley Jones and Rev R Stuart MacArthur, building inspections, a joint literary societies celebration, alumnae reunion, and Dr S A Steel’s Daisy Chain address. About 250 freshmen departed for home while 97 students graduated and room was made for their visitors.
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Rock Hill
8. C
Winthrop Manual and Industrial College
Young Women's Christian Association
Frank Dudley Jones
Westminster
New York City
S. A. Steel
Brownwood
Texas
Commencement Week At Trinity College
Trinity College marks commencement week with a baccalaureate address by President William Preston Few. The schedule includes a June 6 sermon by Rev. Charles Edward Jefferson, an alumni dinner with Hon. Wilfred Dent Turher, and graduate orations. June 7 features Jacob August Riis at 10:30 a.m. for the commencement address and degree conferrals. Farcell's June Clearance Sale begins Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
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Trinity College
Charlotte
William Preston Few
Charles Edward Jefferson
D. D
New York City
Wilfred Dent Turher
Statesville
N.C
Jacob August Riis
Purcell’s June Sale Offers Handsome Dresses At Low Prices
Handome dresses are highlighted for Tuesday with a wee bit of a price at Purcell’s June Sale on 4-21. The item focus is on affordable women’s apparel and the local shop promotes value.
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Purcell
New Train Service Extends Runs Between Goldsboro Asheville
Southern trains No 21 and No 22 will extend to run between Goldsboro and Waynesville via Asheville starting June 12. No 21 departs Goldsboro 6 45 am and arrives Asheville 7 40 pm with a 7 50 pm Asheville to Waynesville leg. No 22 runs Waynesville 7 30 am to Goldsboro 9 30 pm. Murphy Branch Nos 15 and 16 are discontinued.
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Goldsboro
Asheville
Boro
Waynesville
Charlotte
Carolina
Wayes
Mrs Stacey Loses Father and Moshe
Charlotte friends of Mrs E T Stacey recall bereavements as her father died three weeks ago and her mother passed away on Saturday. The Stacys, now in Flowery Branch Georgia, also suffered the loss of their baby shortly before leaving Charlotte.
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Charlotte
E. T. Stacey
Bell Flats
West Seventh Street
Stacy
Flowery Branch
Hot Weather Knocks Out Boll Weevil In Delta Test
The Delta Boll Weevil Laboratory report directed by G D Smith of the U S Bureau of Entomology notes severe losses for boll weevils after a week of extreme heat in Tallulah Louisiana. Only about half of one percent emerged from hibernating cages, a sharp drop from 11-2 percent last season, indicating the species faces a major setback.
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Associated Press
Tallulah
Spartanburg Wins Next U C Travelers Meeting Site
Greensboro reports the United Commercial Travelers of North and South Carolina chose Spartanburg, South Carolina, as the next meeting place after a business session in Greensboro. Officers elected include A G Barnette and E Van Schaack with delegates to the Columbus council. The group voiced opposition to railroad mileage regulations and thanked lawmakers backing mileage relief. A Saturday night dance drew about a thousand attendees and two hundred couples.
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Greensboro
United Commercial Travelers of
North Carolina
South Carolina
Spartanburg
S. C
Greenville
A. G. Barnette
Asheville
E. van Schaack
Columbia
S. S
J. H. Simpken
Charleston
E. B. Littlefield
Charlotte
N. C
C. O. Keuster
David Ray
Wilmington
E. A. Hughes
Raleigh
Grand Page
H. R. Barrow
Grand Sentinel
C. C. Taylor
J. E. Gentry
C. Ban Allen
Jim McConnely
J. R. Baggett
Catawba County
Delayed Steamer Stalled by River Mouth
An old lady questions the captain about a delay at the river mouth. The captain explains foggy conditions hinder sight up river while the boiler system limits progress, noting the ship cannot proceed until steam pressure allows it.
Blobb s boast sparks speculation on family roots
In a terse exchange, Blobbs claims a "very good family" background while Bjones replies that such lineage implies a long journey. The back and forth hints at social status and distant origins without further details.
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Blobbs
Bjones
Gas troubles and electric light cure in Saloniki
In Saloniki on June 5 the discovery of dynamite stores and bomb making gear was reported in a secluded defile near the Koeperuelue district. The cache lies close to the railway over which Sultan Mehemiy will travel during a Macedonia tour.
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Associated Press
Saloniki
Turkey
Koeperuelue
Sultan Mehemiy
Macedonia
Fragmentary text hints at a boy named Sam near a building
The readable fragments mention a boy named Sam and a building context suggesting an event or action around his approach or arrival. No clear date, place, or outcome is identifiable from the fragments.
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