Mystery Murder at Claymore Bridge Deepens Local Turmoil
Deborah Scoville clippings reveal a fatal assault near Claymore Bridge. John Scoville is jailed for murder of Algernon Etheridge while Judge Ostrander prepares the trial. Reports note a stake in the community, with evidence including a whittled stick and a found watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scoville
Claymore
Carter
Scoville
Etheridge
Ostrander
Seoville
Haines
To Hollow
Mr. Etheridge
Nise
Deborah
Rewther
Pate
Judge Ostrander
Assernon Etheridge
Saunders
Dole
Europe
Direct Clue to Murderer Ties Crime to Claymore Tavern Owner
A carter finds a dead man near Long bridge and, alarmed, heads to Claymore tavern. He spots a skulking figure in the ravine, muffling a cough he knows well, hinting at the tavern owner’s possible guilt. The report notes Shelby’s prior clean record being darkened by the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claymore Tavern
Shelby
Carter
Factory Road
Longbridge
The First Offense in a Rural Post Office Tale
David Strang hides a letter for debts while Judd pressures for money. Lucy Judd urges forgiveness as David contends with temptation and moral struggle, risking prison for the letter’s date. Lucy vows John will send funds. the pair resolve to act with honesty and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Strang
Carlos Judd
David
Judd
John
Jetson
Carlos
Lucy Judd
Lucy
Ihone
Lacy Judd
Notice of land sale in O B Curlee estate case
In Union County North Carolina Superior Court a proceeding to sell land of the late O B Curlee estate to pay debts and partition is filed. J B Curlee and J J Curlee must appear and answer by January 18. failure will grant relief. Witness December 18 1914. R W Lemmond attorney for petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noticr
North Carolina
Union County
Willie L. Curlee
Admx
Ada Stafford
J. J. Curlee
B. Curlee
Superior Court
O. B. Curlee
J. B. Curlee
R. W. Lemmond
Vann & Pratt
Attys
Notice of Administration for Frank Crook Deceased
The administrator of Frank Crook, deceased, of Union County North Carolina, notifies all claimants to exhibit claims by January 1, 1916 or be barred from recovery. All debtors must make immediate payments. Dated December 28, 1914. Mrs Lura Crook, administrator. W C Lemmond, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crook
Union County
N. C
Lura Crook
W. C, Lemmond
Notice to creditors for James Thomas Helms estate
Notice to creditors and heirs that Lemuel Helms is administrator of the James Thomas Helms estate in Union County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by January 1 1916 or be barred. Debtors must settle debts promptly. Dated December 29 1914. Redwine and Sikes attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Holy
Tate
Union County
North Carolina
Thole
Dee
Lemuel Helms
Admr
James Thomas Helms
Redwine & Sikes, Atiys
Trustees Sale Instigated on 24 Acre Land Tract in Union County
Trust deed owner Eli Tom berlin fails to meet mortgage terms. Court house door Union County N C will host a public cash auction January 25 1915 at 12 o clock for 24 acres of land from an 115 acre tract with prior encumbrances. Also offered are one black horse mule one Hackney wagon and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Tomberlin
Register
Union County
Court House
N. C
W. A. Love
Eli M. C. Tomberlin
Hannah. Simpson
H. C. Simpson
W. C. Sanders
Truntee, Redwine & Sikes
Attys
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Dark Hollow
Anna Ketharne Green
Listralians
C.D. Rhodes
Claymore Inn
Bysband
Oliver
Aly Jonce
Routher
Reuther
Eto
Algernon Etheridge
Foss
Sheit la
Doboran Sooville
Alvo
Crom
Bill Jones
Deere
Monroe Telephone CO
W. H. Norwood
Ani
Deborah Srovilieva
Perenee v
Uis
Long Gridge
W. J. Trull & Sok
Monroe, N.C
M. Waller
Edna May Booth
K. W. Grove
Otter Hermons
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