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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
5
Real bargains in evaporated peaches and Brazil nuts draw buyers as long as stock lasts. Local notices include Bishop Cheshire's St Pauls Episcopal services, school events, athletic ground equipment funded by Miss Kibbler, and nearby family updates. Roving reports cover fly infestations, dairy work changes, and civic notices with multiple community engagements.
Primary results show Ex-Sheriff John Griffith named for mayor for two years. H L Crowell and J M Fairley win wards, J W Fowler takes at large. Second and fourth wards undecided, with withdrawals and two nominees left: Simpson and Williams. Comments on civic duties and urban cleanliness urge public involvement.
Obit notes Dallas Texas resident George W Blakeney born February 9 1816 in South Carolina died last Tuesday at his Dallas home. He came to Texas in 1870 and moved to Paris in retirement. Survived by wife four sons and a son in Hugo Oklahoma with family ties to Davis Hat Co and several Texas banks. Also references Jack Blakeney Confederate veteran and eight sons. Also notice inviting traveling men to Charlotte April 25 at Selwyn Hotel and Tabernacle event.
Tax listing announcements show Monroe township listing dates at Mt Carmel on May 4, Tindle s on May 5, Bakers on May 6, Wingate on May 7, and Monroe starting May 15 for a 15 day period. C H Richardson and T B Williams sign as list takers and assessors.
Orville E. Collins, long presumed dead, was ordered to show cause before Judge Eschweller why he should not repay alimony to Bertha Collins. She divorced him in 1888 and was awarded $20 monthly, totaling about $6,460 during his absence. An investigation revealed the man claiming to be his brother was actually Collins.
A Wise Tax letter in the Winston Sentinel argues inheritance tax is needed to curb wealth concentration and fund state needs. It contends the wealthy may lose health to death, justifying the state reclaim of wealth, while noting rapid growth of millionaire fortunes and their influence.
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