Local notes and events in Monroe and Union County
Monroe and surrounding towns report social visits and travels among residents including Mrs G Lentz in Concord and Salisbury, Mr Barrett of Carthage inviting kin, and Sam McGairt visiting his sister Mrs Tomberlin. Flood relief funds, church meetings, tax office move, and a Seaboard rail milestone are noted along with local politics, road work, and upcoming concerts by the Oxford Orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McGairt of
Waxhaw
J. W. Tomberlin
J. J. Shannon
Birmingham
Ala
Norine Shannon
J. J. Morgan
Mr. Shannon
T. J. Shannon
Monroe
Alabama
Anti Typhoid Campaign Urges Free Inoculation for All
H D Stewart urges Union County residents to take free typhoid inoculation for ages two to fifty. He notes past typhoid deaths, praises the county’s hookworm testing, and argues inoculation is safe, inexpensive, and a civic duty to prevent illness and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Banner County
North Carolina
Union
Banffer County
H. D. Stewart
Orphans' Concert Aims to Foster Care and Humanity
Parents are urged to bring children to an orphan concert to entertain them and inspire sympathy for the movement to protect and care for homeless children. The event seeks to mobilize youths as active helpers in humanitarian causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourdren
Big Fit Day Sale at the Red Hot Racket
The Red Hot Racket announces a large fit day sale with doorbusters and discount pricing across gear and apparel. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for limited time offers and exclusive items.
Death of Mrs Stephenson After Food Poisoning
Mrs Julia Belle Stephenson died in Rockingham after food poisoning that affected thirty others at a sod leathering. Funeral held at Wingate with pallbearers from Charlotte and Rockingham. Born 1886, she was married in 1908 to Joe F. Stephenson and left a seven year old daughter plus her parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
Julia Belle Stephenson
Joe F. Stephenson
Monroe
Rockingham
Gunn Wisted
W. L. Wallis
Charlotte
Jacob Hinson
Leake Covington
Tragic Accidental Gunshot Death in West Monroe Township
A nine year old, Leo Alsobrooks, accidentally fired a shotgun at 14 year old A Huntley while playing in the home of Julius Alsobrooks. The fatal shot occurred after the gun had been breeched by Ben Alsobrooks and loaded at Julius’s instruction. The coroner released the inquest and funeral services were held Next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy
Julius Alsobrooks
A. C. Penogar Place
West Monroe Township
Leo Alsobrooks
A. Huntley
J. W. Griffith
A. Stevens
Willie Huntley
Otter Membe
Leo
Julius
Journal
Julie + obroe
Ben Alsobrooks
Leo Alsebrooks
Community News Roundup From Fayetteville And Nearby Areas
Local society notes report Miss Sara McMillan visiting Mrs. R A Morrow in Fayetteville and multiple brief travels of residents to Montreal Norfolk and Richmond. Births announced in Monroe Town include several new babies to Hunnicutt Cadieu Poplin Hinson McCorkle Secrest Huntley Moore Griffin Winchester Bivens families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara McMillan
Fayetteville
R. A. Morrow
O. V. Hunnicutt
C."f. Cadieu
J.T. Poplin
Jeff Hinson
W. L. McCorkle
Hiram Secrest
John Huntley
Jesse Moore
Verne Griffin
Braxton Winchester
C. C. Bivens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kt. C. Barrett
Carthage
Marshville
J. C. Brooks
L. M. White
Seaboard
Atlanta
Catawba Bridge
No. 30
B. H. Cason
H. M. Dixon
Flora McDonald College
Red Springs
C. M. Moser
Ebenezer Church
Moser
Bridgewater College
Oxford
Mary Rawlings
Sanderson
Gladys Laney
Clara Dale Pryor
Chester
Blanche Gat
Mary Dean Laney
Belle Pointer
Charlotte Observer
Meterleen McDonald
Lee
Statesville
Ford Automobiles
Ford
Messrs. Collins & Hargett
Mr. W. BE
Helms of
Carmel
Vance Township
Mecklenburg
Matthews
Rev
T. Ly ‘Trott
Messrs
J. J. Parker
W. B. Love
G. E. Flow
A. J. Green
A. C. Penegar
Settle Haigler
T. C. Haigler
J. J. Perry
Joe Cannon
Stodenburg
J. C. Williams
Union Grove
M. A. Osborne
Prospect Circuit
Oxfo
Monroe Hardware Company
B. E. Copple
Iown
N. B. Ayers
Central Hotel
Frank Williame
Tomber 1
Agers
Ayers
Trade Extension Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Trade Extension Bureau of
The
Chamber
Phenson
Mrs. Pratt
Janie and
Robert
J. M. Belk
Mrs
F. G. Henderson
Montreal
Rovecee Phifer
Charles
Wadesboro
J.B. Abernethy
Sylva
Misa Olive Abernethy
Norfolk
Sadie
Lancaster
L. B. McCollum
C. W. Bruner
Claudia Sanders
Rock
Virginia Gaylord
West Virginia
Octavia Houston
Janie Sanders
Mary Benton
Lara Heath
Philadelphia
Jefferson Hospital
R. W. Allen
Billie Bates Phifer
Reidsville
Monroe Town
Lee & Lee Co
Mernck
Princess
Alimerias
Batiste
Newport
Bethe
Bates
Drecees
Notion
Bank of Union
Blakeney
W. C. Stack
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