College Alumni Banquet Celebrates Union County Roots
A large Union County alumni gathering at the Masonic Building featured speeches by J J Parker and W B Love, with former students including Ruth Green and Sarah Redwine. The event honored past athletes and highlighted civic ties, while new officers were elected for the Union County Alumni.
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J.J. Parker
Ine University
Tovstigaster
Lemuioad
Tsi
Wat
Sen
K. B. Kedwase
Lavy
Clinton Villa
R. B. Redwine
Messrs
Love
Parker
Secrestid Simpson
Ruth Green
Sarah Redwine
Lady Stuents
Miss Green
Miss Redwine
Bob Redwine
Walts
KR. W. Lemmond
Williama
Williame
Trestman
William Craig
Ike Blair
Chapel Hill
Gilliam
Charlie Simpson
Herndon Hasty
Ike
Beeman Harrell
Marshville
Virginia
W. 13
Nilliam Craig
J. J. Parker
Messrs. Grier Marah
A. M. Secrest
Allies Brand German Note Refusal to Peace Proposal
The Entente Allies reject a German peace offer as insincere and empty. The note, handed to Ambassador Graves Sharp by Premier Lloyd George, was made public in London and Paris. It states no specific war aims beyond defending Belgium’s independence and resisting German aggression.
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Germany
Wilam Graves Sharp
Tiand
London
Paris
Beleon
Belgium
Drunken Count Stares at Hardware Window Pranks on Joyce
A well known local in a Franklin Street wander lingers by Monroe Hardware window on a Saturday night misreads a display and playfully calls out Joyce to come drink. The scene unfolds amid dim street lamps and a humorous misidentification of a decorative display. The item includes community notices and holiday greetings from local residents and families.
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L. M. White
Wes
Lo M. White
Monroe
Woman's Club
Jon
Jsoecus
White
Charlotte
Goether
Bert
Commercial Club
Mr. White
Anne Sanders
Hallie Neal
Hattie Beasley
E. S. Green
Franklin Street
Monroe Hardware Company
Joyce
Gilmer Joyce
Athletic Judge Cox joins Wilmington Superior Court bench
Report describes Judge Cox as a soldier and ex football player. The piece comments on changing perceptions of judges returning to private law practice, noting potential shifts in Carolan’s legal scene and Western tactics. Strong entities include Judge Cox and Wilmington.
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Wilmington
General Hayes Former North Carolina Governor Dies at 97
Gen Edward L Hayes a cousin of President Rutherford B Hayes and former North Carolina governor died at his New Jersey home at 97. A Civil War veteran he led the 100th Ohio and later rose to brigadier general. Survived by his daughter Elisabeth Graves and a granddaughter.
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Edward Lewis Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
North
Carolina
Hayes
Abraham Lincoln
One Hundredth
Ohio Volunteers
Libby
Comimission
New York City
Elisabeth Graves
Glen Rider
Crode Wy
In Arizona Oath Battle Kept as Campbell Sought Office
The inauguration of a governor is followed by a tense stand with de facto claims. Campbell supporters urge orderly action while Hunt clings to control. A writ of mandamus and an alternative writ are planned if Hunt resists, with legislative dispute looming on January 8.
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Union County
Hi Vk
Arizona
Pennerat
Phoenix
Diepgteh
G. WP. Hillat
Nemcerstie Cleimant
Avizona
Leroy Hat
Prevor Campbell
Campbell
Hunt
Supreme Court
The Day After Christmas in James W Heatherly’s Verse
A reflective holiday poem recalls a quiet Christmas morning and memories of friends, a robin’s song, roses blooming, and cheerful scenes. The narrator notes forgotten gifts, friendly hellos, and the passage of time as years slip by.
First National Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend and Plans Expansion
The First National Bank directors announce a five per cent semiannual dividend on the stock, about five thousand dollars paid per hundred thousand. President M A Morrow reports 1926 was highly prosperous, with plans for a new tenacious three story bank building to be erected by Houston Heath Realty Co. Officers include R A Morrow president J B Ashcraft vice president D A Houston cashier and J Boyd Copple assistant cashier.
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J. W. Brocy
Hreom
Graga
Uiese Pulleta Mead
Sim
Pature
Fi Bank
Union County
First National
Air
M.A. Macrow
Houston Heath Realty Co
R.A. Morrow
J. B. Ashcraft
D. A. Houston
J. Boyd Copple
Lawson Ready to Testify on Stock Exchange Affairs
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson arrives in Washington and says he will testify before Congress or any committee about stock exchange activities. He claims the supposed leak about President Wilson’s note to belligerents is minor, and promises detailed input on stock market manipulation and federal authority.
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Lawson
Capitol
Washington Dispatch
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Stock Exchange
Wilson
Lawcen
Tock
Bate
Congressional
Lawton
Fies
Congress
Burglary at multiple Benton stores eyed by two suspects
A Sunday morning theft hit the Seeman store and Benton Heights shop, with entry through a rear window and front door glass. Thieves cleared cash, took cheese and crackers, and drank two dopes. Keys and minor losses linked the two break ins, suggesting two offenders, a man and a boy, possibly connected to both sites.
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Burigar
Bob Teeman
Benton
Bob Seeman
Seemorler Villge
Clef
Moser, Benton & Ben‘ton
Benton Heights
Rob Seeman
Benton & Benton
Chia Atore
Powler
Mr. Teenman
Wade
Edwlors
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