Wife murder shocks Reidsville town in deadly shooting
A young white man Walter Shelton shot and killed his wife in Reidsville amid a history of threats and separation. He escaped after the attack as police organized a manhunt, with witnesses detailing the grisly confrontation and Shelton’s later taunts. The victim, Lula Trent Shelton, was 25, leaving a six month old infant orphaned.
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Reidsville
Walter Shelton
Iice
Montgomery Street
Shelton
Recorder's Court
Trent
Black
Jennie
E. W. Morile
Tom Black
Moriele
Posey Trent
Moricle
John Shelton
John
Walter
Mr. Moricle
Sohn
J. P. Shelton
Hall
Lowns
Humphreys
Lula Trent
McKinley
Electric Bitters Promised To Heal Stomach And Kidneys
A Raleigh man H T Alston credits Electric Bitters with curing stomach pains and kidney and liver misfunctions after a deranged kidney and nonworking liver. The ad touts Electric Bitters as the best stomach and kidney medicine, available for 50 cents or one dollar through English Drug Co.
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Bright
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N. C
English Drug Co
Dr Leonhardt Promises Piles Cure Offer
An advertisement from the English Drug Company presents Dr Leonhardt claiming his treatment HEMROID cures piles of all kinds. It offers a 24 day treatment for 1.00 with simple directions and a money back guarantee if misery is not ended. Prompt relief is claimed.
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Leonhardt
English Drug Company
Buck- Jen
L. Ho Haffin
Iredell
Tex
English Drug Co
Think for Yourself Learn Initiative at Work
A shop proprietor promotes a four year employee to a second year with a raise and emphasizes self direction. He urges the boy to think ahead, see what needs doing, and act without being told, noting initiative as key to value and efficiency. The message says intelligent people need no constant leadership and that individual initiative benefits both self and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
That Little White Hearse Leading a Croup Warning
A promotional notice touts Gowans King of Externals as a cure to croup and cold. It claims the product prevents pneumonia, urges purchase at druggists for $1.00 50c or 25c, and promises protection for loved ones.
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Gowans
Croup
Ady
New Town in Charlotte Eater Farr City on Norfolk Southern
A new town called New Town is developing near Big Lick on the Norfolk Southern line. R L Hartsell reports four new stores in progress including concrete and brick structures. Mount Gilead and Anson county firms are contracted for two more stores. A bank will erect a home, start business, five roads will converge, and a schoolhouse is planned. Lumber plants supply materials and a concrete block factory is being set up.
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Charlotte
Farr City
Norfolk Southern
The
Observer
Big Lick
R .L. Hartsell
Mount Gilead
Anson County
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Youthful Beauty
An advertisement from English Drug Co Monroe promotes PARISIAN Sage as a quick acting hair restorer. It claims safety, dandruff cure in two weeks, stops hair loss and itching, softens hair, pleasant scent, non greasy, and guarantees satisfaction at 5 cents per large bottle.
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Monroe
English Drug Co
Fr Pauls Messenger Reflects on Legislature Mistakes
The piece notes many oppose the Legislature over certain nets yet suggests collective presence might still yield large errors, implying universal imperfection in legislative decisions regardless of attendance. It echoes communal reflection from Fr Pauls Messenger.
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Fr. Paul
Legislature
Cough Remedy Endorsed By Mothers of Young Children
Mothers favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children due to pleasant taste and claimed safety. Advertisement notes it is for sale by local merchants and stresses careful selection of effective cough medicines for youngsters.
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Wlease
Drive Sick Headaches Away With New Life Pills
Sick headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness disappear quickly after you take Dr King’s New Life Pills. They purify the blood and put new life and vigor in the system. Every pill helps every box guaranteed. Price 26c recommended by Eng ie Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Engie Drug Co
Go Itt Statesville Landmark
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans to lead a campaign to remove cigarettes from the state. The Landmark aligns with the effort, expressing support for the sisters and the cause.
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Statesville
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Surest Way to End Catarrh
Advertises Booths HYOMEL for catarrh relief with a home inhaler. Claims balsamic air formula contains no opiates and uses a money back guarantee. Complete outfit with inhaler priced at $1.00, refills 50 cents. simple usage instructions and nationwide availability.
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English Drug Company
Booth
Monty
Try 1 lain's Cough Remedy for your cold
The advertisement touts 1 lain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds with worldwide reputation. It claims remarkable cures and urges purchase from all dealers with a straightforward call to try it.
Arkansas Governor Dispute Delays Reading of Death Warrant
Lee Watchman and Jence A. Shuman, former Salarian, face execution for the murder of a Hot Springs woman. The death warrant cannot be signed as two claimants to the Arkansas governorship contend over legitimacy, leaving the precise authority unclear until the rightful governor is established.
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Lee Watchman
Jence A. Shuman
Hot Springs
Ark
Arkansas
Ign
Fished
Gove
Re Sale of Valuable Farm Land in Union County
Sale notices announce two land auctions in Monroe North Carolina. First a 115 1/2 acre farm with two dwellings to be sold March 31 1914 at the courthouse by executor H A Helms. Second a 112 acre tract in New Salem township to be sold April 7 1913 by Mullis Redwine & Sikes with cash and credit terms and bidding starting at 1175 dollars.
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H. A, Helms
Elizabeth Helms
Superior Court
Uni Fom County
North Carolina
Court House
Monroe
Union
State of North Carolina
New Salem Township
Zacks Branch
W. T. Griffin
Jas. R. Gardner
Jas, R. Stewart
S. L
M. J. Mullis
G. M. Stewart
W. H. Mullis
M. A. Mullis
Office of Register of Deeds
Union County
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West Franklin Street
the Savings Department
R. B. Redwine
Silver King
Davis Sewing Machine Company
Silver King Sewing Machines
W. J. Rudge Co
Farmers & Merchants Bank
M. K. Lee
J. L. Everett
C. B. Adams
Wingate
E. L. Middleton
Proram
T. L. Crowell
Jonesboro
Dr. Leonhardt
Giroux Mfg, Co
Buffalo, N
March Lippincott
Buy
Rochester
Baker’s Choice
Graham
Virginia
Henderson
Roller Mills Company
N. C. English
Savings Lown
C. N. Mullis
J. L. Mullis
Redwine & Sikes, Attys
Com’s
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