Moonshiners Attack and Desert Water Miracle Report
Patrol officers vanquish a gang at a moonshine operation in Surry mountains injuring several officers. a cave still is seized and one suspect captured. A separate narrative recounts a 1850s desert water spring found after a child’s prayer, transforming the landscape into a promised oasis amid harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Winston Sale
J. W. Davis
S. K. Harkrader
United States
Marshall
R. B. Schuyler
Warren Hayes
Surry
Mar
Ein
Todd
Dobson
Pavia
Harkrader
White
Markrader
Davis
Emmet Isaac
Resolved promises for a hopeful 1913 in a community pledge
A long pledge from the Abbeville Press and Banner outlines resolutions for the new year. It emphasizes progress, charity, lawfulness, prudent living, debt repayment, hard work, and public service. Readers are urged to cultivate optimism, faith, temperance, and generosity while supporting the state and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbeville Press and Banner
Dean
Railroad rumors in Pageland Journal about new lines
The Pageland Journal reports rumors of a Western line from McBee to Hartsville and onward, with CM&U taking charge on McBee to Jefferson, plus talk of 5. C. W. buying Chariton property to push a route Charleston to Monroe and connections to Charlotte and points beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageland Journal
McBee
Hartaville
Jefferson
Charkton
Harleston
Monroe
Charlotte
Foils a Foul Plot Vindicated By Health Claim
A biased ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pile to curb digestive abuse and restore health. It quotes a moral saying and urges purchase for 25 cents at English Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
English Drug Company
Advertisement Praise for Chamberlain Tablets Cited by Readers
Miss Margaret Campbell of Fi Smith Ark recalls Jacner’s sickness ending after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She notes her finter's stomach trouble also improved. The ad promotes the product as a dealer item. Also quoted are social aphorisms on gentleness and judgment by Newell D Hillis and Scott about reasons for actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacner
Chamberlain
Margaret Campbell
Fi Smith, Ark
Titanic Hero Colonel Archibald Gracie Dies In New York
News reports Col Archibald Gracie of Washington one of Titanic's last survivors died in New York. He went under the ship to save others and surfaced on a raft, later aiding comrades before perishing. The piece recalls his Civil War service with Lee and a notable act of shielding Gen Lee in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Ban
Edditor Journal
Maklae
Itomis Ten
Gracie
New York
Archibeld Gracie
Washington
Mobile
Ala
Archibald Graele
Nahie Archibald
Alabama
Virginia
Lee
Petersburg
Archibald Gracie
Defesses
Riljot
Confiict
Jones
Grace
Confedere Fort
Leo
Luit Luscomb
South Carolina
Elliott
Federal Works
Lipscomb
Liscomb
Archibald Gracie, Jr
Jacdon
Cooper
Pemberton
French
N Vusey
Atlanta
A Mother's Devotion and Chilling Crime Report
A dated collage of advice ads extols Gowans for infant care while a separate Tampa incident reports Sheriff Gale Loway blocking a lynch mob after J. Jormon, a black man, was arrested for assault. The piece mentions a grand jury hearing the evidence and a hoped speedy conviction. Also promoted is Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin troubles and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Galeloway
Marton County
J. Jormon
Crita
Justitin
Ocala Company
Ceri
Electric Bitters Prove Cure for Stomach Trouble and Rheumatism
A Lewisburg reader credits Electric Bitters with curing a decade of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The letter praises relief from dyspepsia and kidney poisons, calling the remedy a perfect fit. Sold for 50 cents at English Drug Company with a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Kader
Lewisburg
W. Va
English Drug Company
Sale of Barn Land in Union County NC
A public auction will be held Monday February 10 1913 at noon at the Monroe courthouse to sell about 112 acres of land in New Salem township. The parcel lies by Zacks branch near W T Griffin and J R Gardner and others, with 25 acres previously deeded, and title retained until full payment. Terms require half cash and six months credit with interest on the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Monroe
N. C
County of
Union
State of North Carolina
New Salem Township
Zacks Branch
W. T. Griffin
Jas. R. Gardner
Jas. R. Stewart
M. J. Mullis
G. M. Stewart
W. H. Mullis
M.A. Mullis
wMch
Office of Register of Deeds For
Union County
Mullis
Con, Mullis
JL. Mullis
Redwine & Sikes
Attys. Com
Superior Court of
Jordan
A. C
Pettus
Monroe Land Improve Company
Winchester Avenue
Henry M. Broom
J. M. Paisley
Margaret J. Jordan
Office of the Register of Deeds
Sire
M. J. Jordon
J.J. Parker
Frank Armfield
Seaboard Airline Winter Schedule Details Rail Links
Seaboard Airline Railway issues a winter schedule listing multiple routes from Charlotte to Wilmington and beyond. Timetables show arrivals and departures between Charlotte, Wilmington, Birmingham, Atlanta, New York, Portsmouth, Memphis, and Monroe with Pullman sleeper and parlor car services. The notice highlights electric lighted rolling stock and parlor/ drawing room options, noting specific numbers for trains and connections and requesting telephone inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Wilmsnedon
Alem Toeham Atanta
Portsmouth
New York
Monroe
Blrmingham
Wilmington
Atlanta
Charione
Fi' Paw Saba
Rutherhirdton
Munro
Pertomiouth
New Yor
Birmingham
Barmouth
Rutherfordton
Atlante
Harlotte
Bos
Memphis
Aliante
Mrmingham
Wilington
How Any Woman Can Cure Indigestion
A home remedy article explains that MI-DNA Stomach Tablets provide prompt relief and strengthen stomach walls. They claim improved digestion, nourished blood to muscles nerves brain and skin, and offer a 30 cent guarantee from English Drug Company.
Death Toll From Fires Highlighted By Insurance Chief
Insurance Commissioner Young notes he began a fire casualty memoranda at year's start and has counted 46 burnings in North Carolina since January 1 1912. He urges stronger fire safety, building construction, and supervision to curb the rising death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pires
Young
Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Cook's
Wyler
Papa
God's Park
The
Christian Herald
Tfday
Wood’s Seeds
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, VA
Neng
Charles H. Brent
Newell D. Hillis
Scott
Gowan
Gowans
Ladv
Bucklen
Witoe
Superior Court
North Carolina
Seaboard Airline Railway
Sunnday
Fedovam
Brigmon
Lowe
HL. Smith
N.C
A. J. Price
A. D
First National Bank of
Savings, Loan & Trust Company of
Monroe N.C
M. Waller
Baker
Graham
Henderson
Roller Mills Company
Shaw
Steff
Deleg
Southern Wareroom
South Tryon Street
Charlotte, N.C
Wilmotil, Mer
Apt
T. L. Crowell
E. D. Puett
Optometrist
North End Street
Iryes
E. S. Green
Belk-Bundy
Belk’s Store
Monroe, N. C
Sanitary Barber Shop
FAUST
Polk Brothers Zone 58
Grocers
W. 4. Pratt
Regarder's Court
Loan & Trust Building
BR. Monroe, N. O
Lemmond
Old Library Room
Monroe, N
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald
Courthouse
H.D. Stewart
Monroe, N.C
Gall Me
B. C. Redfearn
GC. W. Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
D. T. Boger
Unionville
Austin & Cotrell
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