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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
7
Advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills to cleanse blood and purify the body for winter waste. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for hurts and Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment for skin blemishes with money back guarantee and druggist purchase.
The Democratic primary for Union county elects State officers State Senator Congressman and precinct executive committeemen and delegates to the County Convention on May 16 1914 from 2 to 6 pm in rural precincts and 2 to 8 pm in towns Pollholders are named for each precinct and the county convention is set for May 23 1914 Chairman R Stevens announces the notices and lists precincts and pollholders including North Monroe South Monroe Wingate Olive Branch Euto Unionville Janes Creek and Waxhaw among others.
Jerry Starnes administrator of Adeline Starnes deceased notifies all creditors to present claims in the law office of J C M Vann on or before April 17 1915 or be barred from recovery. Notice dated April 16 1914.
Miss Blanche Ingalls, installed by the Chesaning village council in a jesting offer, enforces sweeping reforms in the police department. Her actions include banning card games and dice, restricting poolrooms to youths, and enforcing an 18 year age limit. She confronts the county’s “bad man” Ederley in a barroom showdown, signaling dramatic change for the village.
Willows California resident W. D. Martin, 86, who had been blind for years, briefly saw his family for about an hour before dying. He had prayed to see once more and his wish was granted before fading away with no disease, only age and infirmity.
Oakland ranch ships six thousand live fowls to Rob ert Browning at Skagway for egg production and meat. Browning reports chickens tolerate Alaska climate, eggs fetch high winter prices, and orders 12 thousand more chickens are planned if this shipment succeeds.
In Stony Point New York a local butcher Brewster J Odell died after a blunt instrument and cleaver clash during a personal crisis. Police reported no other injuries. The incident occurred at his shop where Odell sustained fatal wounds.
Two farmers from Alliees Oregon wrote to Governor Fielder describing a shortage of girls in the area and seeking assistance. The note highlights a rural Montana style issue becoming a cry for aid.
Mary L. Conder sues J. Frank Conder in a special proceeding to secure support from the defendant's estate. A receiver was appointed March 16 1914 and the defendant is restrained from disposing of property. show cause May 4 1914 in Monroe North Carolina. Also administrator notice for Lula Funderburk estate with March 25 1915 deadline for claims.
Notice that the Smith-Roberts Company a partnership dissolves by mutual consent with Jacob Smith and James W Roberts as members. All claims should go to Jacob Smith and all accounts are payable to him. Business continues at Indian Trail North Carolina under the name Jacob Smith as of April 3 1914.
Pursuant to a Superior Court order in Flora Helms et al vs N M Smith et al, lands in Union County North Carolina will be sold at public auction at the courthouse door in Monroe on Saturday May 16 1914 at 12 o'clock M. Two tracts described with bounds and deeds dated 1909 and 1906 are offered with terms of sale: one third cash and the balance in three months. Commissioners B Love J Parker and C Brooks announce.
By order of the Superior Court of Union County dated April 4 1914 in special proceeding No 678 The Sikes Co Inc vs Ethel Hateh and others a real estate sale will be held Saturday May 9 1914 at 12 o clock noon at the courthouse door Monroe NC. The tract lies in Buford Township Union County on Richardson Creek bounded by M Ill Richarddeen Ben Griffiths Reece Funderburk and Bishop Doster John Griffith containing 79 acres part of the Darling Belkest lands. Sale is to cash with survey before sale and a deed to the purchaser. Further details from Commissioner M Th Richardson.
In Superior Court before the Clerk the Savings Loan Trust Company administrator of Ghent seeks to sell real estate to pay debts. Defendants named as heirs of Sallie R Ghent are not found in Union County. Publication ordered in The Monroe Journal weekly for four weeks to compel appearance by May 2, 1914. R W Lemmond Clerk.
W J Gordon and Josie Towle et al defendants in a Union County Superior Court special proceeding will sell at public auction on Saturday May 9 1914 at Monroe courthouse NC the land on Twelve Mile Creek in Jackson township bounded by Meliwiane Road Oak tree J W DeLaney and other lines. The 67.87 acre tract may be sold in two lots or whole with cash half and credit balance due December 1 1914. Redwing Sikes attorneys.
Executors of G. W. Flow announce sale at Monroe courthouse on May 4 1914 at noon. Auctions include 167 acre 88 acre tracts plus store and residence on Jefferson Hayne streets with dower life interest, timbered lands capable of four million feet, and terms requiring half bid payment November 1 1914 with remainder April 1 1915.
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