German Forces Press On In Italy While Naval Forays Continue
German and Austro-Hungarian troops push to break the line in the Italian Alps as Alpini defenses slow their assault. France and Belgium see little action aside from outposts and duels. In the North Sea, German ships sink a British destroyer and several neutrals while two neutral merchant ships and a trawler are lost near the Tyne. The Russia Teutonic armistice runs December 17 to January 14, with negotiations to begin on signing.
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Adam Latiker's bid to defend himself in bicycle theft case
Adam Latiker appeared before Judge W C Lemmond to represent himself in a theft of a bicycle case. Testimony from Will Garrett established break in and theft. Latiker cross examined with racially charged taunts and songs, suggesting a rough trial with minimal legal training.
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Tom Watson
Georgia
Adam Latiker
Darkey
Union
Adam
W. C. Lemmond
Will Garrett
Hun
Joseph English
Goldtooth
Monroe
Christmas Vacation in the Public School
County superintendent R N Nisbet says Christmas break should be no longer than one week with school closed Dec 21 and reopening Dec 31 due to farm labor needs. Teachers’ meeting canceled by weather, rescheduled for Jan 12 with December plan repeated. best wishes to all teachers.
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Quiet Wedding at Maness Home Unites Green and Griffin
Miss Katherine Adelia Green became the bride of Mr. B Clegg Griffin at the Maness home on South Washington Street. The ceremony featured evergreen and white decor with Rev. C J Black of Wingate officiating. The couple left for a Florida wedding tour to Jacksonville Tampa and Southernland amid well wishes and gifts from family and friends.
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South Washington Street
Katherine Adelia Green
Annie Green
B. W. Griffin
Charlotte
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Howard McCollum
C. J. Black
Wingate
Presbyterian Hospital
M. W. Griffin
Mrs. Griffin
German Forces Attack Convoy In North Sea
London reports a German assault on a Scotland to Norway convoy sinking one British, five neutral merchantmen, a British destroyer and four mine sweepers. Tonnage lost about 8 000 with 88 Scandinavians rescued and 10 British saved. Partridge sunk and Pelew disabled then to port. Four armed trawlers also struck in the attack.
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North Sea
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Norway
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Admiralty
Partridge
Pelew
Lloyd George warns against peace overtures to Prussia
Premier Lloyd George spoke in London on Friday condemning peace overtures while Prussia’s military spirit would be drunk with boastfulness. He urged continued sacrifice and warned Russia’s withdrawal would shift the war balance to the Allies. He tied America’s entry to Russia’s exit and urged a strong Allied front with a mobile army.
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League of Nations
Community Christmas Drive Seeks Shared Gifts for Monroe
Monroe readers urged to donate food clothing toys shoes fuel and money for a community Christmas to aid those affected by war conditions. Contributions via the Red Cross room in the courthouse on Monday the 24th will be distributed by a designated committee with pastors assisting if needed.
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Red Cross
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Methodist Church
Ford
H. E. Gurney
Wesley Chapel High to Present The Noble Outcast Play
The senior class at Wesley Chapel High School will stage The Noble Outcast on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Cast includes Gerald Weston as Jerry the Tramp, Clayton Hawford, Col. Matthew Lee, Roy Hawfield, James Blackburn and others. Admission is 16 and 25 cents.
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Clayton Hawford
Col
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Roy Hawfield
James Blackburn
Sam Wincheste
Jack Worthington
Blackburn
HW Price
Lee
Tee
Catherine Howie
France
Malinda Broom
Sadie
Katie Keziah
Irwin Price
Halifax Disaster Account From a Navy Yard Sailor's Letter
Frank Sikes, son of Vann Sikes, Navy crewman aboard a passenger ship now serving as a hospital vessel, describes the Halifax explosion's devastation. He recounts shattered buildings, hundreds killed, thousands wounded, fire, and chaos as the relief effort proceeds.
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Monroe
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Vann Sikes
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Old Colony
Journal Subscriber List Faces January Deadline
On January 1 the name of every Journal subscriber not paid in advance will be dropped from the list. The paper shifts to a cash-in-advance system with no extension of time, urging all readers to renew promptly to continue receiving The Journal.
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