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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
3
The Bank of Union promotes a standing guaranty and continual service, inviting customers to deposit hard earned dollars and seek accommodation. The message appeals to experience and sympathy, urging readers to become customers and friends of the bank.
Payette S D Thacker of Payette and S C Tracey were driving a buggy with an imported Percheron stallion behind the rig when the stallion attacked Thacker as he adjusted harnessing. Tracey drove on, the buggy overturned, and eight men captured the stallion bringing it to town. The animal had long resisted breaking and had recently attacked its trainer in a frenzy.
Mrs George Tucignas of Patchogue and two women friends were injured in an automobile collision near the Baldwin Inn. They refused to give names and were taken to the inn where Mrs Tucignas asked for a lawyer before medical attention. She blamed the motor truck chauffeur and planned to sue the employer. The party resumed their trip in the rain.
In Rome Henry C Frick reportedly bid 500000 for Velasquez Pope Innocent X. The owner Prince Alfonso Doria Pamphill refused to consider the offer and Prick was said ready to raise to 600000, then 000000, staking the famous Rome painting.
In Chatham New Jersey Father Hampton pastor of St Patrick s church rode out in Long Hill. A frightened horse bolted into a wooded area and struck by a tree branch. The priest grabbed the branch and lifted himself from the saddle uninjured as the horse continued to the barn. Spectators wondered about the rider s fate but Father Hampton emerged safe with no scratches.
Tony Bush of Front Street near Greed cut his bull dog with a ragor after believing it swallowed his diamond. He strapped the dog to a plank and tried to retrieve the jewel from its interior. Neighbors alerted the SPCA. Agent Price arrested Bush. He served 30 days in jail. the ring later turned up in the stable box.
James Huneker argues Liszt reshaped music beyond virtuosity by introducing improvisation and wild rhapsodic energy. He notes Liszt’s symphonic poems and Hungarian rhapsodies, while acknowledging mixed reception from German critics. Huneker credits Liszt as a pivotal bridge to later composers, including Wagner, shaping modern musical aesthetics.
A flood of Democratic primary declarations names numerous candidates for sheriff cotton weigher clerk recorder coroner constable and other Union county posts. Among signees are J N Price J W Griffith J Winchester Chas B Barden Jesse J Lockhart Bartley Helms John W Broom Jas F McManus Henry M Presson G Watt Davis R W Lemmond C B Houston Lee M Howie J S Plyler A L Helms James K Polk and W H Starnes with notes of Monroe Waxhaw and Vance township locales and the call to support in the Democratic primary. Serious error noted in Monroe.
Colebrook resident William Oles found eight large crows in his ravaged cornfield behaving oddly after he soaked corn in whisky. The birds staggered, sang briefly, then could not fly or walk. He captured them, shot them, and left their remains in the field as a warning.
The tung tree is named national tree of China. It is stately with smooth green bark and wide branches providing shade. The fruit resembles a shellbark hickory nut and is as large as a small orange, containing three triangular seeds. Oil from the nuts is used for polishing woolwork and leather. Wood serves in musical instruments, fine boxes, and small house frameworks. Some exports occur. it may grow in warmer parts of the United States.
A historical notice lists candidates for Union county offices. B Cuthbertson runs for County Commissioner subject to Democratic primary and Laney Hudson also seeks the seat. H T Baucom enters for County Commissioner, with other names M Fairley and W A Eubanks as For Representative hopefuls in the same race.
The Carlisle bishop defends corporal discipline in childhood, criticizing modern humanitarians and soft educational notions. He recalls being degraded by flogging in boyhood, arguing such discipline shaped him and should be kept in schools and homes to prevent enfeebled upbringing.
J Dunham Bundy and T B Moore announce candidacies for Representative in the General Assembly from Union County, subject to Democratic primary action. Campaign filings indicate intent to contest the next session, with local party backing and stated goals to address regional needs.
A humorous exchange unfolds in court as a defendant pleads influenced by liquor for his actions. The judge and attorney banter about grammar and sentence structure while noting a sixty day sentence is to begin.
M L Flow announces candidacy for Union County Recorder to Democratic voters. He asserts fitness, impartial justice, and no abusive tactics, asking support in the Democratic primary and highlighting desire to uphold criminal law protection.
Monroe resident W. J. Long testifies he suffered back and kidney trouble for years. After one dose of Doans Kidney Pills from English Drug Co he felt better within four hours. He urges others to use Doans as a reliable kidney medicine priced at 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY supplies.
Advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims liver support, builds up the whole system, enriches the blood and drives out malady. Noted price one cent.
The State Industrial College offers four year courses in Agriculture Horticulture Stock-raising Dairy Working and in Civil Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Chemistry and Dyeing in Cotton Manufacturing and Agricultural Teaching. A faculty of 61 men serves 718 students across 25 buildings with strong equipment. Entrance examinations by county superintendents occur July 9 at county seats. Catalogue requests to B. B. Owen Registrar West Raleigh North Carolina.
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