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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
4
The Monroe Journal reports Governor Bickett's remarks outlining his views on training and education with praise for Solomon after years of reflection. It mentions Roosevelt and Bryan, the Laurinburg Exchange's critique of Josephus Daniels, and contrasts enlistment and duty amid wartime context.
Report from Union County describes local reaction to Judge Whedbee presiding last week at the courthouse. Spectators and attendees praised his handling of the case, noting impartial conduct and a fair trial for Solleitor Brook’s client.
A Pageland Journal reminiscence recalls J R Cato spilling two thirds of a sack of corn in the sand when he fell while carrying meal to the mill. The incident, described with a cautionary note about printing all he said, hints at his prominence as a church man and the preacher’s likely reaction. The piece then pivots to praise for Theodore Roosevelt as exemplifying American manhood, cited via a Bennett remark.
Mt Prospect News reports J F Mae of Belwood will preach at 3 o clock. Pastor Rev M A Osborne remains at home while revival continues in Charlotte. Mrs H L Yarborough visits Charlotte and Gastonia. Ellen Stoge visits Concord. Rev J F Moser of Belwood visits Prospect. Moser's success in judicature praised. Farmers busy planting corn. hail storm Wednesday caused no major damage. Oak near P W Plyler's barn struck in lightning. bark torn and lines broken. Mr Barnie Tathan seriously ill at Boone Training School. Lathan ill with measles but improving on crutches. Caswell McGuirt of Gastonia visits Mrs W H Yarborough. Overall, local life and weather noted amid community ties.
List of takers appointments across Marshville Township Monroe Township Ponty Ridge Mineral Springs Unionville Lanes Creek and other areas with dates in May 1917. Entries name list-takers such as F W Ashcraft J Hm Boyte LC Clontz and W L Thomas with locations including Marshville Unionville Wingate Clark s Store and Marvin. All list-takers meet in Monroe on April 28th by order of County Commissioners.
Sketches by John Beasley recounts Rough Edge's origin from James Pate and Marsh Rogers, detailing a rough timbered storefront, name origin, and a string of failed liquor ventures. It notes later attempts by Ezell, Winchester, Woodfin, and others, a theft ending the enterprise, and the site’s eventual disappearance. Also includes quips about England, France aid, and a retirement from Alderman Fairley, plus a joke about a clever baby finishing a joke.
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