Wilson acceptance speech stresses honest government and reform
The Allon Journal reports Woodrow Wilson accepting the Democratic nomination with a call for plain, constructive statesmanship. He addresses tariff reform, trust regulation, and national development, urging policy that lowers tariffs gradually, curbs monopolies, and promotes fair trade while uniting citizens in common interests.
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Woodrow Wilson
Allon Journal
Wilson
Ndt
Mien
Eliases
Ain
Woodrow Wilsoy
Detsocratic
Stendard
A Former County Citizen Dies in Alabama
Mr G W Horn who moved from this county to Alabama in 1856 died June 16 at age 82. He was brother of the late Sheriff J P Horn. He visited relatives about ten years ago. An upright Christian gentleman he leaves behind his wife and two children.
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G. W. Horn
Alabama
J. P. Horn
Horn
de Helms
Laura Helms
Oleander Helms
Monroe
Helms
Archie McLarty
McLarty
Self
Ox Maria
Ehittoo
Helen Ininghit
Slyere
Mee
Romaing
McLarry-Lee Burying Ground
Enat
Tomberlin Family Finds Gold Nugget on Farm
Mr J G Tomberlin and his son J V Tomberlin found a large gold nugget weighing more than a partridge egg on their farm six miles northwest of town. The nugget, worth about 417 dollars, was uncovered after clearing a drinking place for cattle. Tomberlins have reportedly found around 300 dollars in total on the property over twenty years, with more often visible on surface after rain. No mining has ever been done on the site.
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J. G. Tomberlin
J. V. Tomberlin
Tomberiin
Marriage of Miss Flossie Steele to Mr Smith
Miss Flossie Steele wed Mr Smith at her parents Monroe home in a Wednesday ceremony performed by Rev M T Steele’s father Dr H McClure of Bishop C. The bridal party included Dolly Steele shinehe Swit as bridesmaids Christine Steele as ring bearer Minn Pet Steele as maid of honor. The bride is popular in Bishoprill and has many friends.
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Paul Smith
Flossie Steele
M. T. Steele
Monroe
H. McClure
Bish= C
Mit
Doly Steele
Shinehe Swit
Christine Steele
Minn Pet Steele
Isa Ctiten
Bishoprill B
Daisy Conder
Sanford
J. M. Tomberlin
Tyner Promoted to Head of Education at Virginia College
Prof Tyner, former principal of Wingate school, is selected head of the Educational Department at the State Normal and Industrial College of Virginia in Fredericksburg. He and Mrs Tyner plan to move in September after completing a Columbia University program and earning a diploma in the field.
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Tyner
St. ¥. Tyner
Wingate School
State Normal and Industrial College of Virginia
Prederickeburg
Tyner Willeave
Columbia University
Woodmen Meeting at Prices Mill Picnic Draws High Praise
Correspondents report a Woodmen of the World gathering at Prices Mill on a Saturday, with speeches by W B Love and J C M Van A, a Circle song, and appeals by Myrtle Biggers and W S Charles. A Houston string band entertained as the annual event attracts members and guests for a bountiful meal and fraternal pledge.
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Woodmen
Prices Mill
W. O. Wo
Vnd
W. B. Love
J. C. ML Vana
Unis
Myrtle Biggers
Charles
Sam Jones
John C. Sikea
Houston String Band
Sturdy
County Teachers Institute Holds Annual Meeting and Cooperation Plan
The Union County Teachers Institute met at the courthouse with over 160 committeemen, more than ever before, to discuss aiding school work and planning annual gatherings. Officers were elected for each township, a county association formed, and 106 certificates awarded to attending teachers.
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Ruth
Court House
Griffin
Blakeney
Monroe
W. M. Perry
Marshville
C. Marsh
Lanes Creek
Por Buford
J. C. Laney
Jackson
M. Walkip
Sandy Ridge
HL Price
Vance
J. Lonnie Helms
The Story of Wesley Chapel Tax Gains
Mr H L Price outlines the local tax benefits to Wesley Chapel district. Longer term school operation, state high school establishment, better teachers, expanded facilities, and broader pupil mixing improve education and community life. A two acre site, new two story building, and a six room teachers home elevate local schooling and housing.
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Wesley Chapel
H. L. Price
Addiiton
Nec
Palace Ay r Occupants Verbal Tragedy and Fire Devastation
The Palace near Port Au Prix Holth reported razed by a powder explosion. President Cincinnatus Leonte perished. others killed or injured amid widespread ruin. Firefighters contained the blaze hours later, authorities investigate cause and replacement leadership. Mrs Laura Helms, a Monroe resident, died August 6 after brain congestion. praised for Christian virtues and neighborliness. Mexico reports a massacre in Mexlgaean town with numerous deaths amid rebel conflict. Jefe Politico blamed for killings.
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Port Au
Chamber
Senate
Fancrede Auguste
Exuinister
Public Works
Weddington School Opens With Veteran Faculty
Weddington School near Weauington opens next Monday August 19 with Pra Scott in charge of rough school work Miss Mittie Green guiding primary Miss Lola Price heading art and Miss Ethel Prncee directing music Also Mrs Magete Corzine to run the boarding department Local politics note: Orange county Democrats nominate John Laws for register of deeds again, a tenure exceeding 50 years if elected, the octogenarian incumbent expected to serve until death.
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Weauington
Pra Scott
Uies
Mittie Green
Lola Price
Ethel Prncee
Magete Corzine
Orange County
John Laws
Register of Deeds
Parmer Institute Work Aids Blind Children At Haleigh School
Superintendent Kay Mikes leads a talk on the Parmer Institute's mission to help blind children. He notes misperceptions about poverty and outlines laws requiring blind children of sound mind to be schooled. He praises Luther Rushing and reports on birth-eye treatment to prevent blindness. Local meetings on bread making attract few attendees. a county elder, R. W. A. Rogers, recalls school experiences and a spelling mishap tale.
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Kay Mikes
Selwoh
Farwers
Fife
Haleigh
Ray
Caroling
Luther Rushing
Union County
Newman
Roberts
Goee Crook Woman Murder Case At Unionville
In Goose Creek township a 62 year old woman was found fatally struck with a walking stick near a pasture fence two miles north of Unionville. Robt Moser, 29, is jailed after varying statements to Sheriff Griffith. the victim, feeble but lucid, accuses Moser of the assault. The case hinges on whether the act was murder or attempted assault with intent to kill.
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Griffith
Ted Fallen
Til
Moser
Wm. Tomberlin
Robt
William
Meaer
GC. A. Soult
Pneville
Grifith
Jule Griffith
jPlifford Fowler
Monroe
Batnett
Letip
Griffin
Unionville
Child Killed by Street Car in Charlotte
Three year old Evlyn Boyd, daughter of L. L. Boyd of Charlotte, was fatally struck by a street car near North College Street at noon last Saturday. The child, who had visited a neighbor, ran into the car as she hurried home, suffering fatal injuries. Roosevelt Republicans of Ohio have bolted the Taft ticket in that state.
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Evlyn Boyd
Ohio
Taft faction meets. county ticket named at courthouse
Republican Taft supporters convened in the county courthouse electing J J Perry as county chairman. Nominees include Sheriff J Allen Baucom Clerk J J Perry Register of deeds D A Baucom Treasurer T C Branwell and a slate for county commissioners LL M W tame John W Lave J C Bauscom. Delegates to State convention listed.
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Court House
J. J. Perry
John Habler
Taft
Roosevelt
J. Allen Baucom
Register of Deeds
D. A. Baucom
TC. Branwel
Ll.m. W Tame
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H. H. Rollins
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W. M. Clonte
B.C. Hinson
BM. Yandle
J. W. McCain
V. A. Ashcraft
J. M. Guin
D. L. Ferguson
R. D. Smith
C. C. Austin
B. J. Sims
A. D. Austin
P.M. Autry
A. C. Griffin
PH. Johnson
Kemp A. Helms
T. B. Hamilton
W. N. Davis
M. Williams
2. Williams
L. Davis
B. L. Collins
W. J. Tera
G. Ee RO
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J.C. Benton
Dry
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Rena Little
Goose Creek Township
Stite
James H. Lintte
Little
This County
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Mary Folk Little
President Polk
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Primitive Baptist Church
Smaroneth Hive
Board of Education
Speetel
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T. M. Wilby
R. H. Cline
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Mexico
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