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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
7
In a Collier's Weekly piece, Julian Street paints Missouri gentlemen as ruthless at poker. The scene shows keen observers, bluffing, and a farmer-turned-ante chant as Colonel Hawkins clings to a rising chip fortress. The tale blends humor with a sharp social portrait.
Cornelia quarrels with Fred Lambert over his drawing near her sister before Tom the cat crashes into a comic moral scene. Tom tortures a mouse, Cornelia begs for its drowning, Fred quietly ends the ordeal and earns her favor when she later accepts engagement to him.
A quoted passage portrays a heroine with almost imperceptible prettiness while critiquing the author’s lack of grand, glowing descriptions. The speaker muses on the heroine’s understated charm and questions the novelist’s portrayal. The dialogue hints at differing views on romantic characterization.
Public auction at Monroe Court House for 50 shares of Heath Hardware Company stock certificate No 54 par value 100 each. Sale is cash under a note default secured by stock collateral. Also notices of land sale in ongoing probate and trust proceedings with dates in January 1915 and January 25 1915, including property and equipment descriptions and legal actions.
Trust deed of Vern Starnes assigns two Union County land tracts in Buford township totaling 122 and 93 acres. The sale, on Monday 25 1915 at noon, at the courthouse door Union County N C, covers Abigail Helms lands and the Robert Starnes homestead allotments as recorded in various deeds and allotment books. W C Sanders trustee conducts the sale to satisfy the bond secured by the deed of trust.
D L Little administrator of J A Little deceased announces claims against the estate must be presented by November 16 1915 at his New Salem Township Union County North Carolina residence. All in debtors must settle immediately.
Quinine preparation described as an improved syrup for children and adults. Claims include tasteless syrup that does not disturb the stomach and avoids nausea or head ringing. Advises asking for the brand Pounce ante ILI ts ta blses atten econ in pharmacies.
Public notices announce land sales by executors and under executions in Union County North Carolina. Trades include the sale of the Stephenson homestead tract of about 104 1 4 acres on Big Twelve Mile Creek and the Blair estate lot 3 in Lanes Creek township to satisfy deeds of trust and court executions.
Under a Union County Superior Court order in case No. 714 R C Griffin et al v Loma Taylor et al the commissioner will sell at public auction on January 11, 1945 at noon at the Monroe court house for cash a 72 acre tract on S Crooked Creek adjoining Frank Keziah Wm Crook J H Griffin and others the dower of E A Benton in the land of D W Benton reference deed book 41 page 43 in the Register of Deeds office This notice dated December 8 1914 by Commissioner John C Sikes Redwine Sikes Attorneys.
Administratrix Willie L Curler notifies creditors to file proven claims against the estate at her Monroe North Carolina residence by November 17 1916. The notice is dated November 17 1914 and filed with Ivann and Pratt Attorneys.
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