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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1916

Page

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Romania May Join Entente As War Enters Fresh Phase

Reports from London and Berlin discuss Romania possibly throwing in with the Entente, with German press cautious but signaling a Romanian entry could reshape the Central Powers’ surround. Romania’s mobilized force is cited at 500,000 to 600,000, trained and well equipped, potentially aiding a northern blow to Bulgaria and a southern Allied advance.

Russia Sajoniki Rumaia Berlin Rumania Major Moralei Russe Bucharest Germany Austria Romania Europe Bulgaria Bessarabia

Waxhaw Social News Highlights from August Visitations

Correspondent notes numerous visits and hospitality in Waxhaw. Residents and guests include Jesse A Williams Ardrey Plyler Clarence Collins in Charlotte visits. Ell a Ferguson of Leslie. Elise Davis hosts Irene Hamilton Bila Furgeson. Fred Plyler J S Plyler William Massey travel to Charlotte. James Walker and Roy Walkup visits from Rock Hill. several families including Walkup Delaney Massey Massey Houston and Davis relatives spending weekends in town and nearby Monroe Asheville and Columbia trips. Road to new cemetery east of town under construction with D M Wilson awarded contract for road and bridge improving access and beauty. News Boy.

Waxhaw News Journal Waxhaw Jesse A Williams Ardrey Plyler Clarence Collins Charlotte Pratt McNewley Ella Ferguson Leslie Elise Davis Providence Street Irene Hamiton Bila Furgeson Fred Plyler Plyler William Massey James Walker Rock Hill J. le Roy Walkup DM. Walkup M Olin Henry Massey Pro Paul Luke DeLaney Grady Massey FH. Houston Monroe Messrs Zaphie Chatham Rone Jennie J. 5 Olin Mansey T. S. Langley Lancaster McDonald Hotel Emmett Smith Bishopsville M. M Tillman Bessie Steele Baltimore W. C. Davis F. R. Nisbet Asheville D. M. Wilson

Goose Creek township road work pledge endorsed

A township road committee asks residents and overseers to volunteer at least two extra days on public roads to restore them to their pre rainfall condition. The pledge is signed by A. Clonta, GA Long, secretary, and I. C. Ch.

Goose Crek A. Clonta Oes GA Long 1. C

Haigler Reunion Draws Large Turnout In Union County

Squire Haigler aged 67 and Mrs Haigler 68 hosted the annual family reunion on Morgan Mill Road near Monroe. Descendants, neighbors, and numerous Haigler siblings attended, sharing a feast described as one glorious Union County dinner with chicken, pie, beef, and pickles. Many attendees list names from Unionville and nearby areas, with one orator stressing home training and morality.

Milt Haigter Monroe Morgan Mill Road Squire Haigler Mrs. Haigler J.T. Haigler J. C. Haigler Unionville, Rt. 2 Luther Haigler Miss Bertha Haigler M. C. Haigler Arkansas J. M. Haigler Unionville RK. N. Haigler George Engler H. J. Haigler W. M. Haigler Mr. Haigler R. M. Haigler Rosanna Rushing Crooked Creek Haigler Parker Iker J. Williams Unionville Rt H. EF. Rushing C. A. Wyatt L. W. Mullis Mullis M.S. Halgler Unionville Re Bancom Gray Love M.D. Rusting Kell Smith C. C. Purser W. D. Page Unionivile Re BT. Page Concord Rt Cabarrus CW. Pi H. T. Long J.T. C. Baucom W. A. Haigler Mise Annie Haigler Unville Itt Maggie Haigler Fonville H. BE. Mullis J. M. Ae Walter Raw Com Ethel Eudy Concord Effie Baucom Nancy Haigler W. H. Todd Huntersville Ida Rushing M. L. Green A. L. Medlin Mecklenburg County J. J. Williams C. A. Hyatt W. ©. Mullis Marshville Ph

Death of Be P Stewart Wingate Prominent Citizen Dies

Wingate August 21 The obituary details the death of Be Pennay Stewart after four weeks of typhoid fever. He was 62, a respected farmer and family man, survived by his wife and several children, with siblings named T. Stewart G. M. Stewart Jodie James Stewart Lydia Perry and Mrs W H Mullis. Funeral held Monday at Union Grove Church conducted by Rev. Walter Edwards. Local reactions express deep sympathy.

Wingate Meadow Branch O. P. Timilst BE. Pennay Stewart Stewart Coleman Stewart Messrs T. ©. Stewart G. M. Stewart Jodie James Stewart Lydia Perry W. H. Mullis Union Grove Grove Walter Edwards O. P. Ts Mesars Thomas Brooks Anson County Alexander Faulk’s Uncle Tom Gettysburg Brooks Jerome Georgeville Cabarrus County Mesers Jeste Williams of Waxhaw Frantis Willian Houte Méeadew Bre Pastor Black R. L. Womble Uip Jona Hartsell Hartsell Rosa Blakeney Wingate School Y. M. Boggan Luke Russel Russell B. D. Austin

Canning Club Planned Picnic at Lee's Mill

The canning club girls and their brothers will picnic at Lee's Mill on Lane's Creek near Union Church on Saturday August 26. Bring your dinner for a pleasant day together. Every member is urged to attend. Mrs B H Griffin County Agent.

Canning Club Piente Lee's Mill Lane's Creek Union Church B. H. Griffin

Library canvass for book donations planned this week

The Library Committee will conduct a house to house canvass on Thursday and Friday seeking donations of books. Citizens are urged to have books ready so the library can be fixed up without further delay.

Liver Trouble Solved by Chamberlins Tablets

Webster City Iowa man Joe Dingman reports recurring liver trouble with side back and stomach pain. After using half a bottle of Chamberlins Tablets he felt fine with no pain. Ob tainable everywhere. The man who tells you he is fool may merely be mistaken.

Tam Joe Dingman Webster City Iowa Chamberlin Jordin Ang Monroe

Five lynched at once in Florida raid after killings

Five Negroes, three men and two women, were hanged from an oak near Newberry Florida after aiding Boisy Long to escape. One other Negro was shot and killed by a deputy sheriff near Jonesville as the shooting of Constable Wynne and Dr. Harris prompted a mob action. Police search for Long continues amid fears of further trouble.

Florida Gainsville Fla Newberry Uob Jonesville S. G. Wynne L. G. Harris Boisy Longa Long Cape Wynne Dr. Harris Fred Jacksonville Newsberry

No Government by Petition in county affairs

A letter argues against decision by petition for public business, praising the county commission’s $464 typhoid prevention funding as prudent and humane. It defends enabling acts and farm demonstration work, citing strong agency results and urging avoidance of petition precedent in governance. The piece cites health notices and local administrative details from Monroe and South Carolina codes.

Petiton Virginia J. Z. Green South Carolina Board of Health J. Brigman

Railroads Stand Fast as Wilson Seeks Arbitration

President Wilson urged nation wide rail labor peace by abandoning arbitration demands and accepting a plan to avert a strike that could affect national defense. Railroad executives met at the White House, split on the proposal, and ordered a committee to draft a reply while a new session was planned for tomorrow. Officials from major lines and unions will stay in Washington for informal talks.

White House Turner Ten Committee Pat Bhane Washington Wilson Hale Holden Burlington Roads and

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