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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1914

Page

5

Local and Personal News Highlights

Mises Pet and Freddie Steel spent Wednesday in Charlotte. Several residents announce jobs, visits, and illnesses including Nellie Porterfield of Comer visiting cousin G B Porterfield. Shiloh school closes soon with student entertainment. Ensign Michael Hudson leads wireless on the battleship South Carolina ordered to Tampico. A new engagement is announced for Miss Margie Ritch. A horse theft is followed by a found animal and return to owner. Easter dance at Monroe German Club delights attendees. Many locals travel, visit, and attend services. Wingate School announce commencement events and schedule.

Ensign Michael Hudson W. J. Hudson United States South Carolina Tampico Port Au Prince Haiti Ensign Hudson

Massey Heath Nuptials Set for Rock Hill and Matthews

Henry Heath son of the late B J Heath of Matthews will wed Kathrine Massey of Rock Hill Tuesday at 4 30 PM at Rock Hill home of the bride. After the ceremony the couple will receive at Matthews at the groom's mother's home. Heath heads Heath Paxton at Matthews. The bride is Dr Massey's daughter.

Massey-Heath Rock Hil Henry Heath B.J Heath Matthews Kathrine Massey B. J. Heath H.C. Redfearn Heath Townsley Stevens Heath & Paxton Heath, Tarrett & Grier Massey Rock Hill

Ten-Year-Old Boy Hero Saves Siblings From Runaway Horse

Mark Ruffin, a 10-year-old from Nash County, steadied a broke harness buggy for a mile plus, shielding his 1 year old sister and 5-year-old brother as a fiery horse tore through Falls road traffic. He kept control until the animal was halted near W. E. Jeffries home.

Mark Ruffin Paul Ruffin Nash County Thomas Street Main Street Falls Road W. E. Jeffries

The Old Standard TasteLESS Chill Tonic Ad Body Ad

An advertisement touts The Old Standard Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic that drives out malaria, builds up the system, and serves as a true tonic and appetiser for adults and children. The price listed is $0.

Death notice and political editorial on local figures

Mrs. J J Steen of Ruby dies after cancer of the tongue. Surviving relatives include children Bb Steen Maggie Steen and Ben Horn, step children Mollie Melton Martha Steen Charlie and W T Steen, and sisters Mrs J J Hancock J W Thurman Thomas Sellers H J Allen. Burial at Cross Roads church with Rev J D Purvis. The Early Primary criticizes May 16 election primary as undemocratic and aimed at suppressing labor votes. A farmer calls for farmers to oppose the primary system.

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Candidate Announcement for State Senator in 1914 Primary

Ney McNeely announces candidacy for State Senator from the district, subject to the Democratic primary on May 16, 1914. The Journal will publish one free card per candidate, with additional cards billed at standard rates.

State Senate Ney McNeely

Griffith announces Democratic bid for Union NC Sheriff race

Robert N. Pack announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Union County, North Carolina. The note specifies the primary action by the district executive committee and sets the primary date for Saturday May 16 2014.

Union County North Carolina Robert N. Pack

Automobile Hood Between Residence and Lee Property

Special Notices mention a hood between M. K. Lee’s residence and Lee’s will with a reward for return to J. L. Everett. Griffin and Bivens advertise saving money on four ats and offering food. Co-Deptative Mercantile Company promises savings on supplies. For Sale notes good oat erraw and meadow hay. Sarm DB Helm at Shiloh lists fine table vinegar by M. L. Plow.

M. K. Lee Lee J. L. Everett Griffin & Bivens Deptative Mercantile Company Sarm Helm Shiloh

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Free Hair Remedy

Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a harmless hair tonic that ends dandruff and itching, strengthens the scalp, and promotes long, healthy hair. Sold by English Drug Co. and drug counters for 50 cents.

English Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mises Pet Freddie Steel Charlotte Mr. Pitt Henry Dillon Kemortee Nellie Porterfield Comer, Ga Mr. G. BE. Porterfield G. B. Riddle Wittle G.B., Jr Raleigh Vissing W. A. Caldwell Margaret Concord G. B. Caldwell J. M. Swarringer W. V. Tucker Charles Sell Httl Ned and Hoyte Mrs. Sell J. PF. Liles Hamlet Mr. Sell Bakers Crossing Lillie Presson Dora Polk Broadway George Randolph Chester J. B. Nash W. P. Bass Mr. Bass Mrs. Nash Margie Ritch Teemorlee Cotton Mill Miss Ritch Mr. Isaacs Ervin Stack Rock Mrs. Stack J. E. Stack W. A. Huey W. 8. Baskerville Ola Bruner Amma Payne Alice Rebecca Stack B. ©. Hinson Queen Hinson Rockingham Mr. J. Caldwell Admiral Badger Feet Mexico Naval Academy Caldwell Mecklenburg County Albert T. B. Laney Main Stree Roy Brewer Pink Love Stanly County The Journal W. J. Watts Bethlehem Buford Township Love Griffith Monroe Jar Club Misses Grace Mabel Evelyn Smith Marie Fletcher Ruth Russell Guest Ruby Wilkins Atlanta Kathleene Whitfeld Sarah Doggett Margaret Caldwell Mesdames Albert Miller Ruby Moore Messrs Herndon Hasty Albert Redfern Fite Henry Dillon Frank Fairley Archie Fairley Frank Sloan Rob Laney Winston Scales Stags George Lee Bill Cole Bob Houston H. Coles Mr. Wriggins H. M. Fairly Mary Dogan Wingate Janie Phifer Sam D. Helms Norwood E. W. Brooks Baptist Church W. 5. Baskerville Lincolnton J. H. Weaver Davenport College Lenoir HL. C. Preslar Monroe Township F. A. Ogburn J. L. Hoyle Bertha Smith Greensboro Clinton E. K. McLarty Dr. MeLarty W. le Potent Wake Forest College First Baptist Church Leander Helms Mt. Carmel Miss Mittle Green 8. H. Green Miss Green Weddington H. E. Gurney H. L. Crowell First Presbyterian Church Mecklenburg Presbytery Newell's T. J. Gordon Timmonsville Will Laney Laney Mineral Springs W. W. Laney Gordon Browning Bruce Renton J. A. McRae Arthur Lewis Tebbs Sjtm Imuste Rocky Mount Charlotte Observer M. L. Plow Imachinery Heath Hardware Co Monroe N. C Helms & Huntley Polk Bus Griffith & Bivens Epherd Grocery Co., the Pure Food Store J. B. Haywood Indian Trail H. BE. Copple W. H. Wakefield Gloucester H. D. Stewart Texas Rowden Cotton Seed R. L. Howle Mineral Springs, N. C Polk Bros Plyler-Punderburk & Co Rosser Wolfe Heerless Ma Teemorlee Mill Co-Operative Mercantile C. B. Schachner T. J. Price Benton Heights W. J. Rudge Co H. B. Copple’s Ist Charlotte Petits & Granite Works Charlotte, N.C Henderson Roller Mills Henderson Austin & Correll Guwno Avlery Co-Operative Mercantile Co C. EB. Schachner A. M. Secrest Ib— Co-Operative Mercantile Co Victor W. J.rudge Co T. C. Lee & Co Locust W, H Love Griffith Road Willoughby Road Blair Savings, Loan &Trust Company John McCall L. Flow C. D. Meacham Waterman and Conklin W. J. "Rudge Co Hayne Beasley Street Union Drug Co Ashcraft Hayne Street Courthouse Monroe, N. C T, C, Leo & Co King Patent Henry Lilly T. C. Lee H. E. Copple’s Shepherd Grocery Co C. P. Poll Matthews, N. C Rudge Columbian S. A. Lathan E. Purnay Stewart Adeline Starnes J.C. M. Vann Jerry Starnes Deadwood Dick Black Hills REX Theatre Hihg Eclipse Pereal Madress Lee & Lee Co W. W. Hargett J. Monroe N. C
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