Regulations for new parcels post take effect January first
Washington December 12 postmaster general Hitchcock released public regulations for the new parcels post system to be nationwide on January 1. The rules cover merchandise up to 10 pounds in most cases with zones and rates set from five to 12 cents per pound, carrier delivery where available, and optional insurance up to 60 dollars. Distinctive stamps and parcel post maps will be sold at cost.
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Washington
Nex
Hitchcock Tedsy
Thorongebly
Alaska
Philippines
Postoffics Department
Indigestion Relief Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement notes stomach indigestion arises from poor digestion and fermentation causing irritants that affect the brain. It promotes MLONWA as a remedy, claiming it ends stomach misery or money back. A large bottle costs 30 cents and is sold by English Drug Company and druggists nationwide.
Marshville news reports a shooting accident and local events
Local items include a severe gun accident injuring Holmes in Eas Township while targets were being set for a Crosh of serenchero. Yarborough plans to teach in Nevada at Mt Dernilt. Mt Moriah church hosts an orphanage fundraiser with quilts and a box supper. Gilbert Gaddy and Eugenia Griffin wed at the minister's home. J. G. Harrell, injured in football, is recovering. Jon P. Billingsly of Polk Yon dies, buried in Bennett cemetery, attacked by paralysis Thursday. Union County Farmers Union to meet December 28 at Winsite. officers to be elected and preparations under way. Nearby Wingate prepares, full delegation desired.
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Gilbert Gaddy
General Gaddy
Eugenia Griffin
WD. Griffin
North Marshiville Towneship
T. P. Little
J. G. Harrell
Athens
University of Georgia
Harrel
Paris
Jon P. Billingsly
Polkyon
Route 1
Bennett Burying Ground
C.F. Bennett
Billingsley
Union County Farmers Union
Winsite
Crs
Wingate
Death of Tite Miller Found by Six Mile Creek
A missing man, Tite Miller, was found drowned by Six Mile Creek near Hud son Ford after an inquest by Coroner J. Plyler and Dr. B.B. Sturdivant. No foul play suspected. Separate fire losses: a large mill and grist mill owned by W. D. Starties burned near Jackson Forest, costing 1,500 to 3,000 dollars, insured. Neighboring buildings saved, Godfrey family relocating to Stewart place east of Waxhaw.
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Pounds Waxhaw
W. D. Starties
Jackson Forest
W. J
JP Helis
Wan
Godfrey
Waxhaw le
Stewart Place
W. Craige
Thy County
Stord Express
Trust in God In Every Trial and Storm
A short religious verse urging unwavering trust in God through land travel seas storms and war. D. Medlin signs as author. The piece emphasizes God’s presence in illness death danger and hardship, promising guidance and provision to believers who trust.
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God
Shipman
Evyery Traiin
D. Medlin
Boy of the Erie station catches the eye of a nation
Albert Jay Nock profiles Ralph Chandless a sixteen year old Hasbrouck Heights newsboy and student. detail by detail daily grind from 3:30 a.m. paper train runs to 8:38 a.m. lessons kept, clothes paid, board given. praises his character and ambition, arguing genuine greatness comes from effort not fame. commentary on celebrity versus real merit.
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Ralph Whitts
Ralph Whitfield Chandless
Hasbrouck Heights
New Jersey
Erie Station
Rutherford
Soa. MM
Kilby Burritt
Garfield
Linecoln
Ralph
Itaiph
Washington
James Wolfe
Quebec
Stonewall Jackson
Vitecinta Military Institute
Ralph Chandless
Albert Jay Nock
Ameri- Joan Magasine
Public Auction Sale of Union County Land Projected
By order of RW Lemmond Clerk the sale in a special proceeding of W R Long et al versus T J Rogers et al is set for January 1914 at 12 M at the Union County Courthouse Monroe N C. The tract in Goose Creek township measures 106 5 8 acres with detailed boundaries and is subject to a third cash third at 6 months and the remainder by deed of trust. Also notice of probate claims against Leroy Medlin estate due by November 1913 and payment requests to executor S C Medlin and Vann Attorney.
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RW. Lemmond
Superior Court
Union County
W. R. Long
T. J. Rogers
Monroe
N. C
Goose Creek Township
XN. C
J. E. Long
C. W. Long
Thhe Register of Deeds
N.C
J.C. M. Vann
Leroy Medlin
North Carolina
Monroe Township
C. Medlin
Leroy Medlin Dee'd
Vann
How to Bankrupt the Doctors by a New York Physician
A New York physician claims women’s thin stockings and shoes would bankrupt doctors. The ad promotes Chainberlain's Rings Hosiery as a remedy for coughs and colds, touting its safety and pleasant use. Available from dealers.
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New York
Eayn
Chainberlain's
Land Sale Under Mortgage Deed in Union County
Land sold by power of sale from Hugh Craig mortgage deed dated March 1912. Auction Monday January 20 1913 at 12 o'clock at Union County courthouse Monroe North Carolina. 82 acres more or less adjoining Harris Footer J H Starnes B D Heath J H Godfrey and others known as Hugh Craig home place. Deed records Book 11 page 248. Purchaser obtains clear title free of incumbrances. prior deed of trust note will be paid from sale proceeds ahead of mortgage.
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Hugh Craig
Court House
Union County
Monroe
Harris Footer
J. H. Starnes
B.D. Heath
Godfrey
W. J. McCain
R.A. Morrow
Daries
Office of the Register of Deeds
N.C
Davis
Stack & Par Aitys
Notice of Entry of Land No 1056 in Union County NC
Land entry notice from Union County North Carolina detailing land on Lynch's Creek near the margins of RB Starnes Ed Mangum Cy Richardson. Describes boundaries by adjacent lands and claims a three acre tract belonging to the State of North Carolina. Filed December 2, 1912 with witness M C Long and entry taker Long.
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Dow Entry
South Carolina
Union County
S Citiaen
State of
North Carolina
Buford Township
Lynch's Creek
Lindas
Starnes
Ed Mangum
Cy Richardeon
Dee
A.D
BR. B
M. C. Long
Long
N. C
Grand Inauguration Expected in Southland
Governor Wilson will be inaugurated in a grand event described as the Southland’s most notable in 20 years. SEA HOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY plans to run special trains and sleeping cars to accommodate crowds. Clubs societies schools and organized groups are urged to contact the undersigned for arrangements and information.
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Southland
Sea
Fragmented Miscellany Lacking Coherent News Clip
An OCR fragment presents a garbled mix of rural imagery and quoted dialogue about apples nuts and a hot day, with stray phrases about Hyde Park and a nursemaid. No clear news event or coherent report emerges from the legible text.
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Othe
Maddry
Sal
J. H. Beckley
Streff
Foor Shaw
Chas. Mi. Stieff
Stieff, Shaw
Steff Self
Southern
South Tryon Street
H. Wilmoth
Mar
Marshville and
Vietniy
Suny Your
T. L. Crowell
Vienna
Army Cloth
Ervin & Walker
Seasents
Grow Bros. Gash
Wilson
Calintey
Hyde Park
Stevens
Heath Hardware CO
Monroe, N. C
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