Shinn Cannery Impresses Cabarrus County With Quality Goods
Mr. Thomas J. Shinn of Georgeville operates a home cannery near Georgeville and ships beans tomatoes and corn. Last year he canned 2500 cans and plans expansion, citing a profitable local industry neglected in Cabarrus. A local farmer notes the need for quality prep and attractive packaging to boost market appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Thomas J. Shinn
George’ville
Shinn
Georgeville
Cabarrus
Mr. Shinn
Be A Charming Woman Hair Restorer Promises Growth
A persuasive ad quotes beauty lore about hair, praising hair as the main attractor for women of the "400." It promotes Parisian Sage hair restorer as now available in America, sold by English Drug Co. in Monroe for 50 cents a bottle and guaranteed to grow hair, stop loss, and remove dandruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
English Drug Co
Monroe
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills curing headaches, gas, indigestion, and biliousness by purifying blood and restoring vigor. Each pill helps, box guaranteed, price 25 cents, endorsed by English Drug Co. Office Boy scene ends with a humorous exchange about a poet and a deaf man.
Found a Cure for Rheumatism Advertisement Notice
A reader boasts relief from rheumatism after two years of suffering claiming extensive use of Liniment worked within two months. The misspelled account mentions Mapleton and includes a promotional sale line stating for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee L. Chapman
Mapleton
AMN Chekin
Mortgage Sale Notice in Waxhaw by Bank of Union
Mortgage sale by The Bank of Union as assignee of Robben L Russell and Ella N Russell to satisfy a mortgage. The sale occurs May 7 1913 at noon at the courthouse door in Waxhaw Union County, covering a quarter acre lot near Blythe alley bounded by B F Price and D S Davis, conveyed by Price to Russell in 1909. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robben L. Russell
Ellan M. Russell
W. KE. Williams
Bank of Unerson
Monroe
Union County
Bank of Union
Court House
County of
Union
Waxhaw
B. F. Price
Davis
R. L. Ruswell
Bank OF Union Assignee
Boy Scouts Arrive in Statesville and Nearby Towns
A plan to form Boy Scouts in Statesville and surrounding towns is outlined. The article explains Scoutcraft, the aims to supplement education, and details the Scout oath, law, ranks, and the requirements for tenderfoot. Applications have begun with expected large troop formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Monroe
Boy Scouts
Doubt It? Citizens Testify to Donn's Kidney Pills
James A. Griffin of Monroe North Carolina reports back relief from back pain, frequent kidney secretions, and nighttime urination after using Doan's Kidney Pills from English Drug Co. He endorses the remedy and urges others to buy. Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY cites 50 cent price and sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
English Drug Co
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Tragic Death Of Young Worker At Nesbit Wilson Mill
Frank McKenna a 12 year old colored boy died after being caught in shafting at Nesbit Wilson corn mill near the Southern depot in Rock Hill. He climbed to reach the pulley despite warnings and was hurled by the shaft turning at high speed. He survived briefly then died at Fennell Infirmary after efforts by Nesbit and Wilson to ease his injuries. Interred in the colored cemetery. Wilson called him a bright, energetic youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster News
Frank McKenna
Rock Hill
Fennell Infirmary
Nesbit & Wilson
Southern Depot
J. 8. Wilson
Mesars
Nesbit
Wilson
Mil
Easy to Get Rid Of Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia gastritis and indigestion. It claims relief within a week for both men and women, purification of blood, improved appetite sleep and energy, and a money back guarantee from English Drug Company at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Drug Company
Valuable Farm to be Sold by Order of Court
In Union county North Carolina a farm of about 70 acres on Negro Head creek will be sold at the courthouse door Monroe on May 10 1913 to partition lands of Sarah Hamilton. Terms: one third cash balance on note with security nine months from sale. Commissioner Frank Armfield. Attorneys Adama Armfield Adams.
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Superior Court
Union County
North Carolina
Baxter Biven Et al
Virgie Bivens
Court House
Monroe
Union
Negro Head Creek
Wekery
Elina
W. O
Stillhouse
College Road
Sarah Hamilton
Office of the Register of Deeds
Frank Armfield
Adama
Armfield & Adams
Attys
Notice of Administration for E B M Griffin
This notice declares administration of the estate of EB M Griffin of Monroe Union county IX C. Claims against the estate must be filed with the administrators by the last day of April 1914 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly and if unable to pay, contact the administrator for status. Dated March 27, 1913. Mrs K L Griffin Administratrix and D M Austin Administrator. Redwine and Sikes Attorneys.
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EB. M. Griffin
Monroe
Union County
Sald
K. L. Griffin
D. M. Austin
E. M. Griffin
Redwine & Sikes Attorneys
Death and community notes from Marshville area
A Marshville death notice recalls Mr. Jas Leonard aged 93 and his 88 year old wife, with Rev T P Little leading funeral rites at Leonant cemetery. The town reports farm union meetings, postmaster resignation, a missionary address at the Presbyterian church, and local losses including a Jersey cow. A lunacy inquiry into Mr J H Gaddy and a foreclosure suit highlight local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Union
Marhville
Marshville
F.C. Broadaway
W. G. Painter
China
Presbyterian
BH. Griffin
C. E. Bailey’s
W. Smith
New Salem
Parmners Mutual
Tre
New Salem Township
North Carolina Farmers’ Union
Shelby
J. C. Baker
J. H. Gaddy
Peachland
Mercantiles Company
Gaddy
State
Jas. Leonard
Lanes’ ‘Creek Township
Sanford Baker
Anson County
Henry Baker
Kate Baker
Lanes Creek Township
Leonant Cemetery
T. P. Little
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BOY Scouts EN
Eb, Schachner
Monroe, N. C
Seaboard Airline Railway
Sunnday
Charlotte
Wilmington
New York
Washhington
Charlowe
Atlanta
Rutherfordton
Monformington
Portsmouth
Birmingham
Mouroe
Loca
Memphis
Portemouth
Avaste
Birmis
Parior
Brigmor
Loon
Tharp Hardware Mfg. Co
Flow & Phifer
Flow & Phifer's
M Wear
Oxford
Chase
Fowler & Lee
Monroe Manufacturing Company
N. B
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