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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1913

Page

3

Gas Light System Gains Noted Interest in Small Town Homes

Mr McCain promotes an acetylene gas lighting system for homes with adjustable porch and room shades enabling bright or focused light for reading and sewing. Nearby, seven miles north, John Fincher killed a seven foot bald eagle rare for the area. A four year old Twitty child suffered severe scalding from a bucket of boiling water after a careless spill. Mr S J McGuirt’s home saw a small kerosene spill ignite and flare briefly. Mecklenburg Presbytery met Albemarle selecting Banks church Marvin as fall session site on Sept 16. William Bowe died at 62 from pellagra, survived by wife and seven children. funeral at Pleasant Grove.

McCain Cain Helg John Fincher Here United States John Twitty Unity J. McGuirt Mecklenburg Presbytery Albemarle Banks Church Marvin Washaw Wm. Bowe W. F. Sanford Pleasant Grove Mesdames Florence Austin Mineral Springs Addie Shaw Wagram Jennie Rone Chatham Charley Zephy Rone Methodist Church

Self Inflicted Shotgun Death Of Sharon Farmer Baker

A 50 year old farmer, Houston Baker, was found dead near his Sharon township home after leaving to fetch a hawk. The rifle breech rested on his abdomen and a stick may have triggered the shot. relatives and neighbors deem it a suicide as no threats were noted. Nearby items hint health issues as motive, not confirmed. The second item notes suits against Woodmen of the World over a death at Honea Path and a stomach and kidney medicine advertisement.

Charlotte Observer Houston Baker Sharon Township Carter Church Baker Searcd Mr. Baker Houston

Tragedy at Goldsboro A Jealous Farmer Kills Wife

Cleveland Prince, a Wayn county farmer, shot Mrs. Mary Carter Lomax in her Goldsboro hospital room and then killed himself. The couple had been involved with May Carter Lomax for years, and Lomax, a baggagemaster, mourned her loss. Prince died next day after the double tragedy, leaving a troubled history and a grieving family.

Goldsboro Cleveland Prince Wayn County Goldsboro Hospital Mary Carter Lomax B. Cleveland Prince May Carter Robert A. Lomax Southern Greensboro Golds Boro Prince Company E North Carolina National Guards Lana

No More Piles Simple Treatment Offered

A physician promotes Dr. Leonhardt’s HEM for internal and external piles sold at English Drug Co. and general druggists. If it fails to relieve, a money back guarantee applies. A 24 day course costs $1.00 and aims to remove the cause, reduce swelling, and end the disease. Booklet from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo N Y.

English Drug Co Dr. Leonhardt Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo

Cough Medicine for Children Advertisement

Cough medicine for children promises safe pleasant use with no harmful substances and high effectiveness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as a favorite with mothers and available from all dealers.

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Farmers & Merchants Bank M. K. Lee J. L. Everett C. B. Adams West Franklin Street the Savings Department R. B. Redwine Beneft Grow Bros. Gash Sharon Farmer Woodmen Greenville D. C Woodmen of the World Samuel M. Taylor P. Taylor Samuel P. Taylor Honea Path Bright H. T. Allston Raleigh N. C Monroe J. W. Hines, Jr Sec Treas Cole Planters Fiknce Exos Cole Fara North Cansisa Cole Planter Atong Lister the Cole Coles Cole Mfg. Co Heath Hardware Coo
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