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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
A Pageland Journal item reports widespread delays in Christmas liquor deliveries as fragile trust in a noted expressman collapses. The piece chronicles multiple trips, shortages, and customer frustration spanning countywide routes, with local figures highlighting the issue and its economic impact on residents and merchants.
A 1917 Monroe report recounts Chief C. H. Griffin denying knowledge of gambling at the Commercial Club while vowing law enforcement. Rev. L. M. White defends his sermon on gambling and confirms actions taken, noting arrests and ongoing investigations despite claims of no record.
Governor Craig urged quick action on higher state salaries and Confederate pensions while advocating continued use of convict labor for railroad expansion and reform of earnings to support prisoners' dependents. A joint session heard the inaugural and related budget notes as political maneuvering continued.
H. D. Stewart notes that Germany's dog tax aimed to prevent hydrophobia and protect sheep. He argues that a privileged, expensive dog could spread disease and kill sheep as effectively as common dogs. The mugraling law purportedly eliminated hydrophobia for twenty years and safeguarded sheep from stray dogs.
Mr and Mrs J W Hill express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of their baby Velma. Also a remark on women and age.
At Waxhaw on Providence road Massey was bound over to criminal court for murder with a 1600 bond and sentenced to six months on the roads for carrying a concealed weapon. The preliminary hearing centered on who fired first as Patterson and Massey clashed over a missing romance with Broxie Simonds. Witnesses offered conflicting accounts as Massey fled then surrendered to authorities.
The Waxhaw Enterprise laments Henry Niven's death after an automobile accident last week. A youth admired for kindness and wit, he touched many lives. The Methodist church funeral drew a crowded, tearful scene as friends and family received heartfelt sympathy from the community.
Fragmented OCR notes depict a discussion between a hostess and Mr Jones about a lamb and innocence. The lines suggest reflective dialogue with phrases like it seems a shame and it is rather tough.
A quirky historical fragment notes new arrivals at a distant resort setting. The transcript hints at tension between locals and newcomers, with lines suggesting disruption and social friction as people settle in. The tone remains observational and fragmentary.
Corinth Neus reports a busy moving day led by J. B. Crook with several neighbors changing homes around the Crook place. Residents include Myrtle Stilwell as a holiday visitor and Ervin Spitite visiting from Twingate, with church members Rev. Black and Rev. Haigler attending a Wingate meeting.
The couple Geddy and Rushing were quietly engaged on a Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s home in Wingate, with few friends and relatives present. Mr W B Rushing, son of James and Mrs. Rushing of Goore Creek township, and Miss Annie Geddy, daughter of Robert and Mrs. Geddy of Wingate, were the contracting couple and received best wishes from those in attendance.
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