Will Be a Rattling Good Game on Fourth
A Union County visitor extols West Florida crops and roads, praising sandy loam soil, record corn and cotton yields, new railroads, and coraline rock deposits. He notes settlements, fishing lakes, and hospital hospitality for visitors while announcing Monroe versus Concord on Independence Day with a strong college-heavy lineup.
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Union County
Chipley
Fla
Frien
Florida
West Florida
Washington County
Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Monroe
Concord
Lee Morrow
Davidson
Earl
Dream of Gettysburg Mad Dog Kicks Toe Nail Off
In a vivid tale, Mr. R. V. Houston dreamed of a mad dog on Gettysburg field, kicked it with such force that his big toe nail was knocked off and a doctor dressed the wound. he kept the nail as proof and plans to recount the incident. Then a June 24 marriage linked Gilmer H. Clontz and Miss Jessie Benton at the Benton home with Rev. Bruce Benton officiating.
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BR. V. Houston
Gettysburg
R. V. Houston
Fourth of July Edition Praised by Advertisers in North Carolina
A letter from J. E. Whiteman of Atlanta praises the Journal for its proactive Fourth of July edition. The message notes the pre-release publication and inclusion of a celebration program, praising the editorial and advertising impact of this approach. It lists multiple city addresses as part of the note.
Faith on the Rock and the Church Truths
J. D. Medlin argues that true faith rests solely in God the rock and warns that faith in worldly forms or man’s altar leads to a faltering house built on sand. He distinguishes between serving the world and serving God as the true church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
J.D. Medlin
Beer controversy at Southern Furniture Exposition in High Point
News notes that beer was planned for visitors at the Southern Furniture Exposition but local opponents including preachers and W C T U members raised objections, likely keeping beer out. Also mention pardoning Lyde Morris, a 17 year old sentenced in 1910, and Judge Ferguson’s remarks.
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High Point
Gov. Craig
Lyde Morris
Haywood County
Ferguson
Lad Killed by Ice Blocks in Shelby
Frank Asbury nine year old son of Mr and Mrs W G McBrayer of Shelby died after a block of ice fell while he rode on the rear of an ice wagon en route to his home. A piece of ice struck him on the head causing a rupture of a blood vessel and he died in the local hospital about an hour later.
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Shelby
Frank Asbury
W. G. McBrayer
Spencer Watkins
Albemarle
Watking
Whitworth
Matt
Little Mountain
John D. Jacobs
Mrs. Jacobs
Miss Ellen Jacobs
Leslie Jacobs
Hugh Jacobs
Orin Jacobs
Jacobs
Dutch Fork
Lexington County
W. Wilson
Peak
Miller
Blease
Newberry
Elizabeth Counts
Eden Jacobs
Winthrop College
Little Mountain Med School
Little Mountain High School
Jacobs Plantation
Fire and Traditions Across North Goose Creek
Lightning struck a barn owned by McDonald Wilson setting it ablaze and destroying feed. A house flue sparked a stove pipe fire injuring a visiting child of Clayton Helms on the ear and face. the child is nearly well. Local crops show progress with corn and cotton improving. Veterans traveling to Gettysburg for the anniversary are promised ample accommodations despite crowd estimates. No battle flags will be displayed at the celebration, only stars and stripes.
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North Goose Creek
McDonald Wilson
Fernando Helms
Clayton Helms
Gettysburg
Jackson Guards
Jo. B
North Carolina
Green Auslin
Waxhaw
David Huffstickler
Mineral Springs
S. D. Richardson
Greenwood
Ark
Isaac Mattox
Carlyle
H. McCorkle
Manciater
Leroy Secrest
Monroe
Jammer H. Robinson
John Laney
Monore
Alexander Oxborne
Monpos
Marshall Mullis
Goose Creek Township
Union County
John
McCain
Benjamin Phillips
Charlotte
Gettysburs
Jackson Grays
Wm. Wilson
Cap. Steele
J. J. C. Steele
Steele
Artillery
William Wilson
Gettysburg July 4 Veteran Gathering Large in Gettysburg
Veterans in blue and gray filled Gettysburg for the semicentennial, with 26,000 by day’s end encamped on the battlefield. President Wilson is invited to speak July 4 for a two hour visit. A minor trolley collision injured six and a death occurred among early arrivals while others died in camp.
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Mr. Wilson
Gettysburg
Army of Life
Army of Gray
Lee
Meade
United Armies
Emmettsburg
Seminary Ridge
Pickett
Emmetsville Road
Wilson
J. M. Scoonmaker
Maine
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pennsylvania State Commission
John H. Reynolds
Port Chester
Meeting of Veterinarians at Salisbury Elects Leaders
State veterinary meeting in Salisbury drew nearly all veterinarians. Dr Watt Ashcraft elected to the State board for four years and Dr M J Ragland of Salisbury named president. Dr Ashcraft spoke on typical cases. Dr A T Kinsley of Missouri delivered the notable address on mad stone penalties. A Buffalo NY explosion in an elevator and grain storehouse caused deaths and injuries from puffing dust.
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Salisbury
Watt Ashcraft
M. J. Ragland
Monron
Ashcraft
Husted Milling Company
Buffalo
N. Y
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MR. Laney Happy
Carolinas
Aroun
W. Thomas Laney
New County
Union
Mecklenburg
Stanly
Cabarrus
Norfolk and Southern
Norwood
Midland
R. W. Lemmond
Eli Stewart
Stewart's Mill
Willis Blair
Ben
J. M. Wilson
Julius
John Wilson
Col. A. M. Crowell
Mr. R. V. Houston
Mr. Houston
Mr. Crowell
New York
39Th St
Boston
Oliver Street
Elm Street
Portland
Ore
Front St
San Francisco
Clay Street
the Journal
Atlanta
J. E. Whiteman
D. E. Whiteman
Bureau of Extension of the State University
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Arkansas
Canadian Pacifle
Ottawa
Ontario
Mrinson
G. H. Atkinson
Mliermarte Normal and Collegate Institute
Tollowt
Excct
J. van Lindley
Greensboro
Burbank
South
Shute
Chas. Steiner
Dr. King
New Life
English Drug Co. Jewelers
Wrightsville Beach
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