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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
7
Commissioner J J Parker will auction 115 acres of land in Union County on January 28, 1918, with a separate sale of 762-1000 acres near Mineral Springs on February 2, 1918. The two parcels include the J A Howie estate and the Aldridge estate with staged payments and title retention until full payment.
Clarita Evans runs a bird shop that attracts customers including James Tucker Jr. when he and his mother bring in canaries. After Dick the canary falls ill and dies, James proposes marriage to Clarita to comforts Mrs. Tucker and to honor Dick, asking to wed that day.
Martha Redfearn is qualified as administratrix of Watt Redfearn’s estate in Union County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by January 1 1919 or be barred. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Redwine and Sikes Attorneys represent the estate. December 22, 1917.
The Ohio State Journal notes a slouchy young man is criticized for both outward habits and inner attitudes. His mind sags and ambitions droop, and his gait and dress are likened to a scarecrow. Such youths are deemed poor timber for literature.
Captain Lewis Whistler of the 354th Infantry, suspected in a bank slaying at Camp Funston Kansas, shot himself after leaving a note claiming a long thought of death. Four men were killed in the bank including C. Fuller Winters and Karl Ohleten. Wornall, injured, described the attack to guards. The post tightened security and hunted the killer with fingerprints found.
Lee Smith, 22, jailed in Garner near Raleigh on charges of criminal assault and robbery after entering the Prince home at two in the morning and shooting Mr. Prince in the head. Mrs. Prince identified him. authorities anticipate possible lynching, but cold weather may deter. Meanwhile a naval guard, Albert Mason, was wounded at Beaufort, and Russian soldier Max Lyetta pled guilty to second degree burglary in Charlotte.
In a darkened chamber at 2 30 a m a fretful baby cries as a young mother soothes it The father admonishes about giving sweets fearing ruined teeth for the infant just weeks old.
News reports a deadly last night storm near Chester with extensive havoc across the region. Lowryville suffered the worst damage on the Carolina and North Western line with estimated losses around 50 000 dollars.
United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Union County North Carolina to fill rural carrier vacancies including Mineral Springs. Held in Monroe February 9 1918 open to male citizens domiciled in the county. Applications via Form No 1977 from local offices or the commission in Washington.
An old style ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills to cure kidney backache and related symptoms. It cites a Monroe resident testimonial from Jesse D. Helms praising relief after use, claims congestion and back pains vanished, price is 60 cents, and directs readers to buy at dealers.
The Superior Court in Union County NC will hear Anderson Hailey v Hattie Hailey for an absolute divorce on grounds of adultery. Proceeding to begin the fifth Monday before the first Monday in March 1918, the 28th day of January 1918. Plaintiff's attorney R W Lemmond signs the notice.
In the Superior Court Union County W H Thomas executor of Jacob Thomas deceased vs James B Thomas or Demetrius Deese. Plaintiffs seek settlement of the estate and advancements to heirs. Defendants must appear January 26 1918 at noon to answer or risk relief as prayed. Stack Parker attorneys for plaintiff.
Public auction of real estate in Union County to satisfy notes secured by a deed of trust dated January 26, 1916. The 42 acre parcel on Furnace Branch in Jackson township, bounded by Godfrey and Broom lines, will be sold at the courthouse door in Monroe at noon on February 2, 1918. Trustee Joel W. Griffin acts to recover money from defaulted terms of the trust.
Public tax reminder from Z. L. Crowell, collector, warning all persons, firms, and corporations in Monroe Union County to pay all taxes due before February 1 of any year to avoid delinquent status.
The Clerk of the Superior Court as administrator notifies all claimants to present claims against the estate of Miss Bessie Austin deceased by December 1, 1918. Those indebted should settle promptly. This 27th day of November, 1917. W. B. CASON, Administrator
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