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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1911

Page

8

Rural Route 5 shows thriving farms and modern methods

On Rural Route 5 prosperity is evident with progressive farmers, modern equipment, multiple ginneries and mills, extensive telephone service, and active schools. Notable residents include J. Secrest and J. A. Secrest, plus the Moore brothers and Wesley Chapel supporters. The area bustles with commerce, farming innovation, and strong community ties.

Tindle Union Sa Jem Tey Chapel J.T. Yeargin Hebron Ok Grove Zion H. L. McManus J. E. Gordon & Bro W. R. McCorkle I. R. Clark & Bro Preie-Hiemby Co Price & Moore Tindle Place Winets W. J. Moore F. M. Sutton Prices Mill Willoughby Sec Orkle J.C. Winchester McManus B. Moore WT. Piyler Tali C Reader Capt Sowon Mo LL Gordon K. Doster It Cuthbertson Sothers. ME Piyler A. M. House Bo Winchester Rodgers Wrawford Grit Howe Gordon Ih Fincher McAteer Thos Parker John Yeh Little J. M. Keziah W. T. Shannon Sil G. F. Sutton Messrs Land Clark Honeycutt J.B. Price Johm A. Secrest Pepe Union County Monroe Scorest Carriwits’ Association

Mail Carriers Meeting at Porkton Delayed and Deliberate

The raval mail carriers union and unions of two counties will meet at Porkton on Monday at 2 PM. President T L Lave will call the meeting to order, Prot WP Himbert will give an address of welcome, and S IL Rogers of Monroe will respond. After the regular business, the group will adjourn for dinner and then gather for a social gathering and speeches.

J. P. Rodgers Buford Township Union County Monroe Rogers Waxhaw Wake Johnston Franklin Union Porkton Asso Fe T. L. Lave WP. Himbert S. IL Rogers District Court of the United States North Carolina J. J. Orr Indian Trail N.C Stack & Parker A. D O'R. Robinson, Jr

Flying Hammer Ends in Toe Loss at Goose Creek Well

John Haigler of Goose Creek suffered a severe accident while drilling in James Sossamon’s well. A hammer on the helve separated and struck his big toe, cutting it off.

John Haigler Goose Creek Haigler James Sossamon

At the Dixie Tonight Illustrated Song and Vitagraph Fun

Mr Henry Fairley presents an illustrated song with a Vitagraph comedy A Clever Fraud. The program promises a noted Fourth of July feature that audiences have heard much about yet seldom seen.

Henry Fairley

Deadly South Carolina Storm Strikes Charleston and Savannah

A freak storm reaching hurricane force isolated Charleston for hours and left five dead in South Carolina and Georgia. Engineer Alonzo Coburn died when debris shattered a window as a trestle collapsed. A Columbia man, a streetcar motorman Cutter, and others were injured or drowned. Rescue crews reported damage and losses near one million dollars. A storm-related concert was noted later at the Dish with Henry Fairley.

South Carolina Charleston D. C Savannah Alonzo Coburn Southern Railway Mr. Smith Columbia Cutter D. Klintworthy St. Wound Boot

Sunday School Attendance and Offerings Summary

Data for last Sunday shows Episcopal 22 attendees and $0.47 collected, Presbyterian 67 attendees and $2.74 collected, Methodist 226 attendees and $4.17 collected, Baptist 163 attendees and $1.60 collected. Total 475 attendees and $10.98 collected.

Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist Baptist

New Telephone Directory Announced for Immediate Release

The note urges readers to submit additions or changes at once to ensure inclusion in the new telephone directory. Contact Ww i Norwood, Supt., to update or place a call.

Norwood

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