Rev Chafer tours Monroe preaching at Presbyterian church
Reverend Chafer and his wife Mrs Chafer preached in Monroe with 3:30 and 7:30 services as part of a South tour. Rev Braxton Craig resigned as pastor of the Baptist church to become field secretary of the Judson Centennial Fund. The issue of a sun parlor for the Monroe government building sparked local discussions and a Washington trip to seek extra funds.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Craig
Micek
Tro Weaver
Lewis W. Chafer
New York
Scofield School of the Bible
Monroe
Chafer
Gurney
Buffalo
N.Y
South
Ciies
Braxton Craig
Baptist Church
Judson Centennial Fund
Craig
Ottermen
Blair
Washington
A. Morton
B.C. Wildems
Marvin Fowler
West Burford Township
Corinth Baptist Church
E Braxton ‘Craig
Jone
W. PF. Alexander
T. B. Mexander
Masters Otis
Page Alexander
J. W. Helms
West Monroe Township
Frank Irby
Ft. Mills
P.O. Whitaker
Stanley Spray
Mearce
Mes
Fowler
Welter Robinson
Charlotte
Robinson
la School
Shot at County Home Involving Alf Funderburk
A feeble minded man Alf Funderburk living at the county home was shot by nearby resident Pressly. The intruder entered Pressly’s property and was struck by a bullet in the arm and side, requiring amputation of the arm. No blame attached to Pressly due to circumstances.
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Dicky
Alf Funderburk
Mr. Pressly
Mr. Pressley
Presa
Beling
Stowe
Perilous chase in What Happened to Mary
Vaustine Toe Night A Perilous Ride is the eighth tale in the What Happened to Mary drama. Craig sells Mary to the eighthouse then pursues her to New York but she escapes. Harold Hammond protects a girl from a masher, defeats him, disappears, and returns years later with the girl and a tribe.
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Vaustine
York
Mary
Hammond
Hell Located. Bible Witness Tells London Mission Story
In a Sword and Trowel issue Dr. C. A. Dixon recounts a London mission encounter. A skeptic challenged hell, and the preacher offered three reasons linking water in the River Thames to hell, asserting gospel truth and Christian witness amid a dismissive crowd. The man finally departed.
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Biblical Recorder
the Sword and Trowel
C. A. Dixon
Christ
London
Sid
Thames
Insurance policy fires and a delayed claim note
Greenberg insured his stock and three hours later a fire ruined the building and contents. The insurer paid but sent a letter noting the policy was issued at noon on Thursday and the fire occurred later the same day, questioning the timing of the loss.
Relics of 1865 Beauriguard wreck told in local notes
Ae ar H C Herring reports on the 1865 Confederate steamer Beauriguard run ashore at Carolina Beach after signaling Ford Fisher’s fall. A storm and time left the cargo intact. later 1898 wreck remnants washed ashore. Herring preserves candies musket cartridges and cape from the war.
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H.C. Herring
Curios
Concord Tribune
Beauriguard
Pear River
Mington
Ford Fisher
Carolina Beach
Opening of the Fire Sale at Belk Brothers in Charlotte
Crowds jammed Belk Brothers stores in Charlotte after a fire sale, shoving and pushing for bargains. Police and firemen stood by as shoppers tussled, with one woman vowing not to join such a crush again and a frail girl going home exhausted after hours of shopping.
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Charlotte Observer
Belk Brothers
Sdestidy
Stig
Recorder's Court Case Summaries
David Horn colored larceny months on roadways. John J Vaughan disposed mortgaged property not guilty. Bert Overby violated ordinance 80 costs. Sherman Doster colored violated ordinance costs zero.
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Recorder's Court
David Horn
John J. Vaughan
Bert Overby
Sherman Doster
Death of J. R. Blair Prominent State Leader in Monroe
J Reece Blair died last night in Trey from a stroke while in the Montgomery county courthouse. Funeral set for tomorrow. He helped establish the tuberculosis hospital at Mortrese and served as Montgomery county Democratic leader and state official. Survived by Ada Allen Blair wife and three brothers, with several sisters.
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Trey
Merree
J. Reece Blair
Montgomery County
Monroe
Alc. Ach
R. K. Blair
Charlotte
S. O. Blair
Washington
Hagmlet
Mr. Blair
Ford
Reuter
Establishiae
Mortrese
Seebodiet
Mitte
Brafy
Fox Hunt
Reece Blair
Blair
Ada Allen
F. Allen
Troy
John M. Blair
O. Mair
Das. A. Stewart
G. Ashcraft
Term of Court Opens in Superior Court Under Judge Shaw
Short term of Superior Court began yesterday with no major cases listed. Judge T. Shaw presides for the first time since the Anson county lynchers trial. Grand jury members include A B Garner J W Cloutz A P Phifer WH Presson Thes WS Berry O B Griffin and others.
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Superior Court
Yrsterd
T. Shaw
Anson County
A. B. Garner
J. W. Cloutz
A. P. Phifer
WH. Presson
Thes
WS Berry
O. B. Griffin
Threatening letter alleges harm to Monroe officer
A dated January 21 1914 missive from Laney Moder threatens an officer in Monroe North Carolina describing plans to target the recipient and urging departure within days. The note promises retaliation and hints at prior similar letters, with the writer claiming to seek the rightful person.
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Monroe
N.C
Sam
Laney
Mr. Laney
Colored School Play Invitation in Monroe
Every colored person in Monroe is invited to Rivers play in the school chapel Monday February 2 at 8 pm. Admission is five and ten cents with proceeds for the chapel organ fund WC Killingsworth Jr ends.
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Colored School
Monroe
Rivers
Governor Blease Commutes Convicts Sentences
The governor commuted the sentences of five convicts at the penitentiary sending them to public works in Lancaster County. Two are serving murder terms and the others manslaughter. Frank Peterson, serving a life term for murder, has his sentence reduced to 20 years.
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Lancaster Roads
Blease
Lare
Lancaster County
Frank Peterson
Colored boy shot and killed in Sandy Ridge township
Nine year old Colored Bey Shet Bead My Wecdver was killed Friday night at his father's home in Sandy Ridge township. Suspect Cel sus Sturus, a twenty year old laborer, claimed no adequate motive. The boy had bought candy at Clark store Union and brought it home when a dispute arose. Starnes seized the father’s pistol and fired killing the child. Starnes was jailed. coroner J. S. Plyler ordered the prisoner held for grand jury.
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Callly Stewart
Sandy Ridke
Celsus Sturus
Starnes
Clark [Ros
Union
Stewart Familly
Siis
Staroes
Plyler
Illness update on W R Outen after assault in Charlotte
Mr Outen remains hospitalized with injuries from an attack. Word from neighbor D Worley says Outen is conscious and improving with wound dressed. Worley notes inflammation danger passed and Outen recalls events up to turning off the electric light before being sent for care.
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W. R. Outen
Charlotte
D. Worley
Outen
Man Arrested After Glasses Theft Ring Found
In Monroe a man was questioned after selling eyeglasses at cut rates, prompting Chief Laney and Officer Pew to monitor a suspect. The man, Roscoe Hemington, claimed origin from Rutherfordton and Chester, carrying many glasses and items. He was arrested and held at the jail while authorities seek release details from a magistrate.
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Monroe
Laney
Pewler
Watt
Roscoe Hementon
Rutherfordton
Chester
Monroe High Defeats Charlotte In Close South Carolina Showdown
Monroe High School edged Charlotte High School in a tight 16 to 18 contest on the local floor Friday. Key Monroe plays came from Price at center and Hunter’s foul shooting while Charlotte’s Robini and Andrews produced notable efforts.
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Monroe
Charlotte
Monroe High School
Charlotte High School
Ted
Charriotte
Robinion
Andrews
Poivier
Price
Hunter
South Carolina
Winthrop
Monroe High
Champlons
North Carolina
County Statement for 1913 Published by Register Long
The Journal begins the annual county Statement for 1913. Prepared by Register of Deeds M. C. Long, the document itemizes county expenses month by month. Long, punctual in his duties, had the statement ready early, though printing could start only this week.
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Register of Deeds
M.C. Long
City Digging Deep Well to Boost Water Supply and Widen Street
Demovi men begin digging a deep new cistern near the power house to restore a downtrodden well and supply the city with more water. The project will cement the well to hold a large capacity and provide a conduit to the cistern while dirt from excavation regrades Franklin street toward Windsor street near the McCauley residence. The work will also widen the street from a narrow alley to about 40 feet with a new sidewalk, requiring relocation of nearby houses by landowners H A Shute H B Shute and C Carlee.
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Pranklin Street
Windsor Street
McCauley
Bali
H. A. Shute
H. B. Shute
C. Carlee
Report on Charity Work by Associated Charities
Meeting summary shows funds coming from diverse donors and recommendations by ministers and physicians. Help ranged from food and rent to medical care, with cases of illness, old age, and homelessness. Indigent children were sent for mad dog bite treatment and Christmas gear distributed to families. gratitude extended to contributors and The Moore Journal for support.
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Aswciated
Peneflelal
Sime
Ees
Raleigh
Chingtnas
Monrse Journal
County Commencement Plans Include Public Debate
The Mistard school district plans a county commencement near term end with a public debate for ninth grade or lower students. Candidates will be selected by judges at the primary debate and two debates may be held for high and elementary levels.
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Mistard
Batldive
Monroe
Pebrusky
Beys
R. N. Nisbet
Supt
Cow Pronoun Slip Sparks Lesson Query At College
In a college French class a student repeatedly used the pronoun he for a cow in a story being translated to English. The professor corrected her, saying the cow is a female and should be referred to as she, noting the sentence ends with a joke about milking the cow.
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North Carolina Christain Advocate
Weaver
Ashe County
Knoxville
Western North Carolina Conference
Asheville
St.Paul's Church
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Central Church
Pageland Journal
Gulledge
Lanes Creek Township
Tix
Dewe
Jones
Frank Chambers
Chambers
Owen
Bar of Justice
Mer
J. RR
Isaac H. Blair
WC. Killingswortil
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