Local notices and society happenings in Unionville
Local items report upcoming Presbyterian and St Pauls services, visits by Mrs Henderson and Miss Abernethy, and social visits of Mrs Hamilton and her Winston guests. Personnel changes include J W Fowler trading property, Bowles appointed justice, and Bell resigning Jackson mill post. Community events cover Fourth of July celebrations, deaths, a horse shoeing record, a large family orchard, and a visit by Congressman Robinson on food canning manuals. Also noted are a boatload of autos arriving for Carolina Auto Co and ongoing liquor and dry law notes.
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Presbyterian Church
Unionville
A. M. Henderson
Raleigh
J. E. Henderson
Olive Abernethy
C. D. Bradford
Huntersville
Charles Hamilton
Winston
Eugene Ashcraft
Houston Street
Charlotte Road
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Spruce Pine School
Elizabeth Hudson
Hannah Blair
Rocky River Sprin
Ofering
Synod
H. G. Nash
Wincie Harris
Bishopville
Georgetown
Charleston
Columbia
Nash
Hargrove Bowles
Monroe Township
Bickett
Squire Bowles
Bank of Union
South
Jefferson Street
Karl Bicknell
Monroe
Rutherfordton
Hendersonville
Paul Stegall
Stegall
W. B. Bell
Jackson
C. W. Walton
Manetta Mills
Lando
8. C
Bell
Jackson Mill
T. P. Dillon
United States
Mark L. Presson
Lanes Creek Township
Messrs
R. F. Presson
Presson
J. B. Presson
Henry M. Presson
Z. B. Presson
N. C. Presson
Florence Pressor
J. H. Presson
Union County
Cam Turner
Lancaster Road
Woodmen Hall
W. B. Love
A. C. Penager
Love
Turner
B. F. Stewart
Hull
Fla
Florida
Stewart
L. D. Robinson
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
John Barleycorn
H. D. Browning
Mr. Browning
Red Cross Chapter Receives Hospital Building Donation
The Board of Directors donates the women Fitzgerald hospital building to the Red Cross chapter. Work rooms will be fitted soon with three sewing machines and two tables donated. Chairs are sought. Supervisors and directors needed. members urged to contribute time and money for Red Cross supplies requested by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritzgerald Hospital
Red Cross
Celebrations Across Europe Mark American Independence Day
England and France celebrated American independence with enthusiasm. In Paris a battalion of the first American expeditionary force led celebrations on its way to the front. Russian forces pressed attempts to breach Austro German lines in eastern Galicia. General Brusilov’s troops, buoyed by early July results, renewed efforts in Breezany against Teuton positions.
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England
France
Paris
Russia
Galicia
Brusallof
Breezany
Civil War in China Reported by Cable Advices
Cable advices reach San Francisco from the Chinese nationalist league detailing a civil war battle between southern republic forces and northern emperor loyalists. Officials claim the first clash occurred yesterday and sources are described as unquestionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China
Chinese Nationalist League
Tee League
Advertisement for Chimney Rock and Bat Cave trip
If you know any friend intending to go to the mountains, call their attention to the advertisement of Chimney Rock and Bat Cave in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimney Rock
Bat Cave
Storm Kills Mr Martins Cow and Injures Owners
A cow owned by Lonnie Martin was struck and killed by lightning during a thunderstorm near Monroe on July 5. Martin and his wife were shocked. another man, Dowd Helms, suffered a cut foot and underwent medical care. Helms later improved and was to be sent to Charlotte for surgery.
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Reece Helms
Charlotte Hospital
Monroe
Eula May Helms
Ethel Yandle
Mamie Rite
Jim Free
Stouts Vielaw
Mire Helus
George
Stouts
L. E. Martin
Brady Thompson
Indian Trail
Thompson
Lonnie Martin
Grady Helms
Ebenezer
Walter Helms
Malinda Watkins
Topsy
Katheleen Wentz
Will Me Rorce
W. Z. Wentz
Bonnell Barney
W. C. Helms
Gen. Green
George Yandle
Charlotte
Letter of Appreciation to My Friends
R N Nisbet County Superintendent thanks supporters for earlier help and pledges renewed effort. He notes the Board of Education confidence and asks for continued cooperation to advance county work and expand opportunities, stressing that much land remains to be possessed.
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Board of Education
R. N. Nisbet
Chicago Negroes Incendiary Speeches Prompt Federal Attention
A pair of Chicago speeches by two negro leaders to black assemblies caused federal authorities to warn on threats. One urged armed self defense while another called for mass white deaths in retaliation. Separately a Utah death row case and draft exemption rules were reported, detailing procedures, exemptions and the planned mobilization for a 500000 man army.
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Chicago
St. Louis
F. L. Barnett
A. H Roberts
Atlantic
East St. Louis
Charles Haronde
Appeals Path From Local Boards to Federal District Courts
Fragmented OCR notes describe appeals from local or district boards, the act of appearing from a porch into rain, and mentions Barker in New York City and federal districts. It states appeals may go to the President and that individuals have rights akin to Provost Marshal General processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamy
NAP
New York City
Riots End As Guards patrolled East St Louis
East St Louis July 3 thir teen companies of national guards men patrolled the streets after two days of race riots left twenty eight or more dead, seventy five injured and 310 negro homes burned. Officials blamed inefficiency and crowd fear while relief steps were taken and fires controlled. Detective Frank Wogley, shot Sunday, died this evening.
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East St. Louis
Chamber of Com
Dickson
Chamber
Missouri
Chamber of Commerce
Michael Whalen
Central Trade and Labor Council
Whalen
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
South
Mr. Whalen
Lowden
Springfield
Mollman
Thomas H. Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Illinois Council of Defense
Frank Wogley
Unusual Wheat Field Fright and Small Town Notes
Local items from Monroe Rt 10 report Mr L M Boone nearly knocked over by frightened mules hauling wheat. Miss Arlevia Punderburk prepares Montreat summer trip. Several visits and trips recorded including J B Arant in Osboro, Geo Smith in Pageland, and E B Lee in Tabernacle. Children Day at Wolf Pond Church announced with Hon W B Love as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Monroe
J. B. Arant
Oskboro
Dock Baker
Prospect Community
Wellington Baker
Avant
Jefferson
L. M. Boone
Wolf Pond Baptist Church
W. B. Love
F. W. Walters
Lizzie
Letitia Walters
E. B. Lee
Tabernacle Church
Lester
Brown Creek
Lanes Creek Township
BE. M. Boone
Hamp Pate
John Henry
R. F. Carnes
Emma Graves
Pageland
O.B. Graves
Delia Helms
Howard
J. R. Eubanks
Monroe Cotton Prospects and Local Birth Notices
Crop outlook in Monroe dated July 5 1917 notes progress despite overall bleak prospects with 60 percent condition. Early planted cotton shows growth and setting fruit amid normal temps. Local births list includes Walter Payne Joseph, Joel H. Jr, Adam P. Jr, Annie Lee, and a daughter for Ralph McGuirt with registrar T L Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Counts
Beasley St. Monroe
Joel H. Myers
Benton Heights
Joel H. Jr
Adam P. House
Monroe Rt
Adam P. Jr
Cleveland Gurley
Monroe Township
Annie Lee
Ralph D. McGuirt
T. L. Crowell
France Celebrated the Fourth in Paris
All France marked the Fourth of July with a vast Paris crowd far surpassing American cities in size and zeal. A battalion of the first American expeditionary force preparing to depart for training received its first official review in France as the celebration’s centerpiece. Flags adorned public buildings, homes, vehicles, and even horses and pedestrians as the city joined in the patriotic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Pais
First Cotton Bloom Reported Near Waxhaw Enterprise
The first cotton bloom of the season was sent in last Thursday June 27 by Mr. J D Petty. Petty resides on Davis EN Rustic place. This bloom is unusually early with the crop condition about three weeks ahead of average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxhaw Enterprise
J.D. Petty
Petar
Davis
Rustic Place
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