Road bonds and the cost of better Union roads
An unsigned letter from 1912 argues Union County must decide on a road bond plan. It explains grades, surveys, and engineering essentials for durable roads, compares bond costs to current spending, and urges voter consideration to lower taxes through bond funding while stressing the public benefits of improved transportation. The piece also notes community debates and local opinions toward the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Altapass
Blue Ridge
Tawba
Marshville
Monroe
Union
Mecklenburg
Forsyth
Buncombe
R. F. D. Ines
Wake Forest Professors Speak at Junior Order Event
Prof. Brewer and Prof. Charles E. Brewer of Wake Forest College delivered a patriotism themed address at the court house on Washingtons Birthday for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Also spoke were J J Parker and Rev M T Steele. The Juniors number about sixty locally with more in the county.
Roosevelt Makes Formal Bid for Republican Nomination
Ex President Roosevelt declares he will accept the Republican nomination if the convention tender it to him and vows to adhere to that decision until the convention expresses its preference. The move reportedly unsettles President Taft as he hunts delegates and questions Roosevelt's resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Succeeding His Father at Congress in Tupelo Campaign
Private John Allen recalls speaking in a neighboring parish and meeting an old darkey who greets him as a longtime acquaintance of his father. The man says Marie John, his father’s long held candidate office, was once held by the elder Allen for many years. National Monthly.
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Tupelo
John Allen
Metrone
Washington
Darkey
Mara Allen
Pop
Marie John
Pappy
Eggs Sold By Mrs Helms Near Monroe Township
Mrs. Charles F. Helms of near Monroe township reports selling seventeen dollars and forty five cents worth of eggs since Christmas Day. She notes she has used some eggs and set two hens.
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Charles F. Helms
Monroe Township
Ministers Lead in Temperance Sermon Series Planned
The Charlotte Ministerial Association voted to preach a series on Temperance and Law Enforcement. Sun days will be devoted to the topic, starting between March 1 and 15. The move follows Rev. R L Davis’s visit and report that eight bottles of whiskey were bought from city drug stores and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Post
Charlotte Ministerial Association
R. L. Davis
An U-Satoon League
Charlotte
Governor Foss Pardons Record Breaker in Massachusetts
Governor Foss sets a pardon record in his first year by restoring liberty to eighty one prisoners. Among those pardoned are eleven murderers, signaling a sweeping clemency trend in the Bay State.
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Foss
Massachusetts
Lberty
Death of Mr N G Thornes and Union Sunday School Meet
Death of Mr N G Thornes reported, he died yesterday in Charlotte hospital after long illness. He lived in Monroe years, ran a mercantile business, and was known in Anson and Union counties. Survived by wife and several children. funeral held at Beachland home. Sumlay School Convention notes Meadow Branch church March 30-31 1812 with full program details and speakers Braxton Craig, G Merrill among others.
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Monroe
North Carolina Baptist Woman's Missionary Union
Committee On Entertainment
N. C
Baptist State Convention
North Carolina
Durham
Goldsboro
Gastonia
High Point
Oxford
Wilmington
Southland
Margaret
Greenville
S.C
Lnville, Ky
Theological Seminary
Dr. Walker
First Baptist Church of
Asheville
K. J. Willingham
Foreign Mission Board
The
Southern Baptist
N. G. Thornes
N. G. Thomas
E Charlotte Hospital
Beachland
Thomas
This
Anson
J. B. Nash
Sumlay School
Union Baptist Association
Meadow Branch
Unionville News and regional notes on schools and people
Local items report visits and arrivals at Unionville homes including Alvis Baucom Velva Brewer and Blanche Jerome. Card notes poverty of isolation this winter as many teachers return home. Mentions Stokes Hamilton Web Biggers Cleveland Brooks June Hasty and Harold Hartle with social and school reflections. Then tariff and wage comparisons England Germany and a masked train robbery near Altamont. Dallas Boy Scouts secure funds to hire an executive to supervise youth activities.
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Unionville
Alvis Baucom
Misa Velva Brewer
Bute
Cleanie Moore
Geo. Brewer
Jennie James
Concord
Vernon Mullis
Stokes Hamilton
Wadesboro
Blanche Jerome
Web Biggers
Cleveland Brooks
Clegg Austin
Harold Hartle
June Hasty
Marghville
Court records list multiple defendants with varied charges
Stecorder's Court charges include Rob Garris colored with concealed weapon, $10 and costs. Henry Jones colored for larceny four months on roads. M R Plyler violating ordinance 76 Ada Hubbard colored assault and battery 80 days in jail. George Engler violating ordinance 78 costs. Maok Presley violating ordinance G costs. Lawrence Little violating ordinance 76 costs. Doss Haywood violating ordinance T6 $2 and costs.
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Stecorder's Court
Rob Garris
Henry Jones
M. R. Plyler
Ada Hubbard
George Engler
Maok Presley
Lawrence Little
Doss Haywood
Work Under Way On Salisbury Monro Railroad Project
Work will begin on the Salisbury and Monroe Railroad as weather allows after finalizing finances and route plans. Officials met with Seaboard Superintendent Gore to discuss terminal facilities and a union with Seaboard. The line may follow the surveyed route with minor changes and aims to serve public convenience while linking with the Southern at Salisbury.
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Salisbury-Monro
Salisbury and Monroe
B. McCantess
Ofr. Mudd
Gore
Seaboard
McCantees
Salisbury
Superior Court Ledger of Trials and Judgments
The work of Superior court proceeds rapidly through the week with cases tried since last week. Mortgage note disputes, insurance judgments, and suit on account appear. results include verdicts for plaintiffs and defendants, a divorce granted, and a rent vs improvements ruling with amounts specified.
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Superior Court
Bank of Mattehwe
J. D. Boyd
Boyd
Monroe Insurance & Investment I Co
Stick = &Hudson
W. C. Heath
J. J. Orr
T. B. Hoover
A. C. Funderburk
Ij. EB
Morris
Punderburk
B. W. Mangum
J. B. Nash
Plain Ulf
R. B. Redwine
T. J. Honeycut
M. L. Privett
Addie Privett
MH. J. Conders
B.C. Norket
C. A. Scott
Willie Bose
Real Estate Transfers and Property Deals Listed
Real estate transfers include J F McManus to Monroe Insurance and Investment Co for a lot on Royette Street at 140 dollars and Miles Horn to HD Austin for 200 acres on Negrohead Creek at 2050 dollars. Several other transfers involve interests in acres on Lanes Creek Crooked Creek Bear Skin Creek Waxhaw Creek with prices ranging from 225 to 4000 dollars.
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J. FP. McManus
Monroe Insurance and Investment Co
Royette Street
Miles Horn
Austin
Negrohead Creek
Stephen
Chambers
J. B. Thomas
Lanes Creek
J. W. Hasty
J. Thomas
Tor
Marshville
John P. Poore
Jas. F. Thompson
J. N. Shannon
Harriet Starnes
Crooked Creek
R. F. Price
J. W. Hill
Stafford Street
Beard Street
Brown Avenue
City
JW. Hill
K. F. Price
Monroe
J. E. Henderson
Oil Mill
Jarusia Helms
Lee
J. W. Fowler
Bear Skin Creek
George McWhorter
H. White McWhorter
Waxhaw Creek
Remarkable Deed by a Small Negro Boy in Rescue
Mr. B. D. Starnes, returning from Wills Point Texas, presents a Wills Point Chronicle photo of Calvin Stepp a three year old boy saved from a 60 foot bore well by a small black boy who was lowered head first by a rope to lift the child to the surface statewide applause is noted for the heroism
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Lancaster
B.D. Starnes
Wills Point
Tex
Calvin Stepp
the Chronicle
Josing Exercises of School Debate and Program
A public debate is scheduled for Thursday evening March 7 at 7 30 with the question Resolved that a Protective Tariff is preferable to a Tariff for Revenue Only The affirmative speakers are C M Medlin and J A Muttie The negative speakers are C C Benton and C C Williams An inter esting program follows Saturday March Std at 9 30 am Prof RN Nisbet county superintendent will address Mullin string band will provide music Prizes and medals will be awarded for the children
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C. M. Medlin
J. A. Muttie
C. C. Benton
C. C. Williams
Nisbet
Mullin String Band
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ira B. Mullis
Lumberton, N.ov
Buford
Messrs
R. S. Gamble
W. 5. Gamble
J. L. Helms
Will Sims
Jackson Township
D. Ward King
Missouri
Anda
Teachers’ Association
H. M. Baucom
Olive Branch
Mearshvile
J. T. Yearven
Wesley Chapel
Stewart
G. A. Randolph
T. J. Huggins
Tiryant
M. J. L. Prestar
D. M. Austin
Braxton Craig
R. H. James
B. C. Ashcraft
K. (. Snyder
Lee Ashcraft
Ee Ik Sustar
A. C. Davis
B.C. Asheram
G. 5
Merrill
A. Cai Davis
Merk Unton Baptist Association
Germany
England
Baltimore &Ohio Railroad
Tiremont
Altamount
W. Va
Altamont
Boy Scouts
Dallas
Texas
Grove
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