Notice of Land Sale in Union County
Under an order of the Superior Court of Union County two separate sales are set. First, J. J. Parker, commissioner, will auction 115 acres of land belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Howie on January 28 1918 at noon with a complex dower reversion involving 30 acres and various metes bounds. Terms cash one third, one third in six months, balance in twelve months with interest and endorsements. Second, Wi Love, commissioner, will sell on February 2 1918 at noon at the Monroe courthouse the game lot of about 76 acres in Mineral Springs described by railroad and adjoining parcels, cash sale to satisfy debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
N. C
Elizabeth Howie
A. Howie
H. Giffon Howie
J. J. Parker
J. A. Howle
P. O
Sassafras
Elizabeth Howle
J.J. Parker
Stack & Parker, Attys
R. W. Lemmond
W. M. Aldridge
T. L. Aldridge
R. A. Aldridge
Wi. Love
Monroe
Mineral Springs
E. Matthews
W. H. Nowie
W. H. Howie
I. L. Aldridge
W. A. Howle
Teeslatry
Gale
Notice of Administration for Watt Redfearn Estate
Martha Redfearn is administratrix of Watt Redfearn deceased of Union County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by January 1 1919 or be barred. Debtors asked to settle promptly. December 22 1927 Redwine Sikes Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
Watt Redfearn
North Carolina
Martha Redfearn
Redwine
German losses and Allied advances mark 1917 front year
French reports tally one million German casualties in 1917 along the front held by French troops. French forces reclaimed vast territory, captured 60 000 to 70 000 German prisoners, and seized 1 400 cannon plus many machine guns. Aviation played a pivotal role as French pilots claimed hundreds of German aircraft and balloons, with Lafayette squadron noted among American airmen.
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Frederick
Somme
Aisne
France
Oise
Champagne
Hindenburg
Malmaison
Lyt6
Wee
Lafayette Squadrilla
Guy
Change in the War Making Machine Proposed in Senate
Washington January 18 radical changes in the war making machinery are proposed to create a three member war council under the President and a director of munitions to control production distribution and transport of war supplies. The senate military committee approved the measures with administration support and set the council to be appointed by the President with senate confirmation. The director of munitions would also be presidentially appointed and confirmed by the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Senate
War Council
Chamberlain
Wilson
War and Navy
President
Department of Munitions
Pershing Nearing School Teacher Path in Youth
Lincoln Neb Jan 17 A newspaper tale recalls how Jonas J Pershing veered from becoming a school teacher to a military career that led to command of the American expeditionary force in France. Sisters Mrs Butler and Miss May Perching recount his early days at Kirksville Missouri Normal School and West Point admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paton
Lincoln
Neb
Jona J. Pershing
United States Army
France
Pershing
Butler
May Perching
Missouri State Normal School
Kirksville
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Military Academy
General Pershing
Laclede
John F. Pershing
John
Miles
New Mexico
Geronimo
Univerity
Nebraska
Old Jack Best
Jack
Best
Chicago
Europe
One 50-cent Wattle of LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN
An advertised liquid digestive laxative claims to ease indigestion constipation and biliousness. Marketed by Paris Medicine Co owner of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a money back guarantee if the ointment fails to cure bowel issues within six to fourteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
Best Gives His View of Teddy
A State Journal opinion notes partisan attacks on Theodore Roosevelt and argues he is no longer dominant in the public eye. It contrasts Roosevelt with Woodrow Wilson, praising Wilson as the nation's now singular voice while Roosevelt is portrayed as self centered and fading from prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Teddy
The
State Journal
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
President Wilson
Kansas City Star
Army
Navy
New Mexico
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit
Edwards Girl Given Ten Years
Rose Edwards, once sentenced to thirty years for involvement in the killing of Angeles Montes, received a ten year term at the state prison from Judge George W. Connor. The commitment is postponed until after February 15 to allow time for locating a suitable reformatory option. An NC reformatory for women could not be found. John Purroy Mitchel, former New York mayoral candidate, joined aviation service as a major and is stationed at San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Aviation Srvice
San Diego
Cal
Aviation Corps
Remarkable Nationwide Endorsement for Deans Kidney Pills
A nationwide chorus of testimonials praises Dean's Kidney Pills with 50000 voices from diverse walks of life. Monroe residents Mrs. D. M. Peach and others recount relief from backache and improved mobility, noting lasting benefits after use. Price listed as 60 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Dean
D. M. Peach
English St
Nore
Peach Ures
Foster-Milburn Ge
Buifalo
N. Y
Notice of Summons in North Carolina Divorce Case
In Union County Superior Court Anderson Halley sues Hattie Hatley for an absolute divorce on grounds of adultery. Defendant must appear at Monroe court by the fifth Monday before March 1, 1918, answering the complaint or demurring. witness dated November 22, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Union County
Anderson Halley
Hattie Hatley
Superior Court
North Carolna
Monroe
N. C
Anderson Hailey
R. W. Lemmond
C. W. C. Lemmond
Measles Threatens Army and Navy Troops Fears Rise
Washington reports that measles and mumps epidemics recur when troops concentrate in camps or ships. Quarantines and barracks fumigation follow outbreaks, with pneumonia aftereffects especially deadly for adults. Southern cantonments show higher pneumonia fatalities than the North or West as doctors seek eradication. The season prior to holidays often brings widespread quarantines across postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Sacrifice of One Love Centered on a Son
Poem reflects a parent’s devotion and inward sacrifice, arguing that love’s depth is measured not by numbers but by the single beloved. The speaker, a father figure, speaks of giving all for his son and questions worldly notions of happiness and measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Adger Bowen
The
Vigilantes
Endorsement of fuel administration to prevent overheat
Washington reports physicians support cooling homes to combat pneumonia. Dr James J Walsh warns overheating raises pneumonia risk and claims cool moist air helps health. He argues most humans suffer adverse effects above 68 degrees and urges Americans to adopt cooler, ventilated homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Fuel Administration
James J. Walsh
Bear on Farm Wagon Is Brought Down By Willie Hackenschmidt
Warren Pennsylvania report says Willie Hackenschmidt fifteen of Salmon Creek captured a 250 pound black bear that attacked pigs on his farm. He lured the bear with pigs and then shot it with a bear trap. The incident occurred after he heard a pig squeal in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, Pa
Willie Hackenschmidt
Salmon Creek
Notice of Final Settlement in Jacob Thomas Estate
In Union County Superior Court W H Thomas executor of Jacob Thomas deceased sues James E Thomas and others to settle the estate and require Thomas heirs to account for advancements. Defendants Frances Deese and Demetrius Deese must appear January 26 1918 at 12 oclock noon at the Union County Courthouse to answer or demur. Attorney for plaintiff R W Lemmond Stack Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Union County
W. H. Thomas
Jacob
Thomas
James E. Thomas
Frances Deese
Demetrius Deese
Superior Court
Jacob Thomas
Petit
R. W. Lemmond
S. C
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Union County North Carolina
Notice of sale under a 1916 deed of trust to secure notes owed by L L Benton to R C Griffin. Property lies on Purnace branch waters in Jackson township, 42 acres, bounded by Godfrey and Broom lines, with description tied to General J Griffin deed references. sale scheduled for February 2, 1918, at noon at Monroe courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Union County
R. C. Griffin
L. L. Benton
Court House
Monroe
N. C
Purnace Branch
Jackson Township
J. H. Godfrey
Calvin Broom
J. H. Godfye
Earl Heath
Joel W. Griffin
Public Local Laws of North Carolina Chapter 538 Delinquent Tax-Payers
The General Assembly enacts that any person firm or corporation in the city of Monroe Union County who pays or neglects to pay taxes on or before February first of any year will be deemed delinquent taxpayers. T. L. Crowell, Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Monroe
Union County
Notice to creditors for estate of Misa Jessle Austin
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Misa Jessle Austin the undersigned calls all persons with claims against the estate to present them by December 1 1918 or their rights will be barred. Debts owed should be settled promptly. November 27 1917 W B Cason Administrator Redwine Stokes Attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Misa Jessle Austin
W. B. Cason
Redwine
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H. Smith
Fitzgerald Buildiing
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
W. B. Houston
Fitegerald Glen
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
Germany
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania
Monroe Irons & Metal
General Assembly OF
T. L. Crowell
North Carolina Life
Raleigh, N. C
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