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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
5
Monroe residents share visits from relatives in Charlotte Swannanoa and Columbia. Augusta era farm purchases draw Atlanta firm interest as war prep. Local movers relocate homes, cemetery work planned, and social events including a wedding near Salisbury noted with guests arriving from Shelby Wilmington Greensboro and more.
Wingate column reports reunions at Parker home in Lanes Creek and Williams family in Rock Rest, with a dinner and joy. Ployd Braswell sustained leg wounds from a rabbit hunting accident. not serious aside from possible blood poisoning. Rev Haigler closes six day meeting at Wolf Pond with 32 additions. Haigler visiting relatives. local church notices and upcoming services outlined.
Poem on the passing of Miss Aurora Press Journal reflecting faith and eternal life. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer Joyce returning from Mt Airy after a week’s visit.
In a city caded meeting the mayor and board of aldermen order strict enforcement of automobile and vehicle laws regardless of occupants. Speed limits set to 14 mph for autos and 5 mph for vehicles. Vehicles must not operate with cut-out open and require two front lights and one rear light. Cars must stay right of street center with a wide arc at corners and be properly numbered. Officers instructed to enforce these laws. JOAN GRIFFITH, Mayor.
A Baltimore dispatch reports the Seaboard Air Line Railway will consolidate with the Carolina and Western Railroad under the Seaboard name. The merger adds 416 miles from the recent North & South Carolina, Charleston, Northern and South Carolina Western consolidations and creates direct access to Charleston and Georgetown. The line will extend 85 miles to Savannah.
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