Mecklenburg Approves Road to Iredell Line Eight Miles
County commissioners vote to lay out an eight mile stretch from Davidsen to the Iredell line and to finance a first class Charlotte to Iredell highway. A delegation from Mecklenburg, Davdson, and Iredell counties urged rapid rock supply and construction with surveys to begin immediately.
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Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Iredell County
Tredell County
Upper Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County
Statesville
Davidseen
Iredell Lne
Mecklenburg Commissioners
C. Kuester
Greater Charlotte
J. MH. Weddington
Board of Commissioners
Messrs
H. P. Deaton
Mooresville
Kuester
Iredell
Henry Louis Smith
Davidson College
Davidson
Davidson Coese
W. J. Martin
Cure Grains Offer Promises Nerve Strength and Vitality
A vintage ad touts Cure Grains as a cure for nervous exhaustion and fatigue. It claims the formula straightens the stomach, aids blood quality, and restores energy, offering a free trial and a 50 cent package via mail order.
Curo Grains Full Size Package Sold Cheap in Charlotte
The full size package of Curo Grains sells for 50 cents and is offered in Charlotte by W. L. Hand & Co.
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L. Grains Co
Charlotte
W. L. Hand & Co
Delegation Seeks Action Before Mecklenburg Commissioners
Delegation from Huntersville led by Rev J A Bigham and Mr W S Lee appeared before Mecklenburg commissioners. The effort originated last Thursday at the Selwyn hotel when the Greater Charlotte club and delegates from Iredell and upper Mecklenburg agreed to present a joint petition.
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Ersville
J. A. Bigham
Huntersville
W. S. Lee
Selwyn Hotel
Greater
Commissioners Levy Drainage Tax and Dog Tax in County
County leaders vote a 3 13 cent tax on property to fund drainage equipment for the Mecklen burg project and levy a $1 dog tax countywide. County commissioners expect about $10,000 for start up with oversight by a drainage commission and an expert from the government due June 15. Dogs in the county face the new levy. city dogs are exempt.
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Mecklenburg County
County Court House
Messrs. J. 5. Myers
Heriot Clarkson
W. C. Maxwell
J. R. Alexander
J. B. Clanton
W. S Pharr
John McDowell
Drainage Commission
McDowell County
Superior Count Ends One Day Mecklenburg Court Session
The June term of Mecklenburg Superior Court finished in one day, the first time such a duration has occurred. Lindsay Suggs Walter Ingram and Otis Young were found guilty of receiving stolen goods from the Charlotte Pawn & Loan Co. The white boys had judgment suspended with costs and must reimburse 6 of 18 stolen pistols. Otis Young received four months with an option to hire out. Other cases, including W N Marks and J Nick Hunter, were continued or nolled.
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Mecklenburg
Lindsay Suggs
Walter Ingram
Otis Young
Charlotte Pawn & Loan Co
W. N. Marks
West Trade Street
Recorder’s Court
J. Nick Hunter
Nolle
Civil Service Exam Postponed to July 5 6 1911
Due to too few applicants the United States Civil Service Commission postpones the examination from June 7 8 1911 to July 5 6 1911. It seeks eligibles for seven clerk vacancies in the division of naturalization Washington DC, salaries 31 960 to 1 200 annually, open to men only with law stenography and typewriting qualifications. The exam covers spelling arithmetic ledgers penmanship report writing manuscript copying and correcting and extensive law questions.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Naturalization
Washington, D. C
Stenography and Typewriting Rules Referenced in Practice
The material outlines technical rules of practice and statutory laws not common to all states focusing on stenography and typewriting. It appears as an instructional fragment likely from a legal or administrative manual.
Jordan and family operate Virginia Shipp Hotel in Newton
Mr. W. M. Jordan, former Central hotel proprietor, runs the Virginia Shipp hotel in Newton with Mrs. Jordan and the baby joining him there. Local friends praise the hotel and its pleasant location. Also noted is Dr. Alexander Coming, son of Capt. Alexander, returning home after practice in Philadelphia with a notable article in the Surgeon's Annual.
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W. M. Jordan
The
Central Hotel
Virginia Shipp
Newton
Alexander Coming
Emory Alexander
S. B. Alexander
Philadelphia
Alexander
Hokara Skin Remedy Claims Quick Cure for Pimples
R H Jordan and Co report booming sales of Hokara skin food in Charlotte promising instant healing for pimples, blackheads, eczema and other skin conditions. Jar sizes cost 25 and 50 cents with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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R. H. Jordan & Co
Charlotte
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LOAN
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A. G. Craig
Mr. Jordan
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Frog
Elizabeth Ave
N. College St
N. College
Eigilla Heights
East 5Th St
N. Myers St
East 4Th
East 4Th St
N. Davidson St
Brown & Co
the Wicelung Realty Co
S. Tryon St
Mleeting
Building & Loan Associaton
North Carolina
Commercial National Bank
Tryon
4Th Sts
Old Mutual
Sallie
E. L. Keesler
Sec
Treas
North Tryon
West 6Th
W. 7Th
Tenth Ave
North Pine
West 11Th
S. Boulevard
W. Trade
N. Brevard
Pegram St
Lawyers Road
Nes
J. Arthur Henderson & Bro
Fire Insurance
South Tryon
South Brevard
Peoples Loan & Ae Co
Worthington Ave
Dilworth
J. KE. Murphy & CO
Tryon Street
East Avenue
Elizabeth Avenue
E. Avenue
East End
W.T. Wilkinson & Co. McKinnon Bldg
East Dilworth
Carolina Realty Co
W. D. Wilkinson
Mgr
J. P. Long
O. J. Thies
B. R. Lee
N. Tryon St
W. Trade Street
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