Local and Personal Notes From Monroe Township and Nearby
Local column details visitors and travels across Monroe Township. Notable entries include H B Ritch visiting county friends, Eula Miller Thelma Lee and Cornelia Conrad from Lexington visiting Kate Copple, and Mrs J M Morrow of Albemarle spending time with her mother Mrs V C Whiteheld. Also mentions Miss Annie Morrow and Mrs W C Heath heading to Blowing Rock, Druid H Conrad visiting Boyd Copple, and D A Houston with Ruth heading to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Miller
Thelma Lee
Cornelia Conrad
Lexington
Kate Copple
J. M. Morrow
Albemarle
V. C. Whitheld
Annie Morrow
W. C. Heath
Beoch
Oren Ritch
Charlotte
Maud Miller
Hartsville
Marie Fletcher
Marriage of Miss Jane Ray and Mr Arthur Henderson
Miss Jane Ray of Raleigh and Mr Arthur M Henderson of Monroe were married yesterday at 5 20 pm at 602 North Graham Street. Rev William Black officiated. The bride, daughter of Dr Jno E Kay, graduates from Meredith College. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs J E Henderson, works for Henderson Garage in Monroe. They left for a mountain bridal trip then will reside in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Jane Ray
Raleigh
Arthur M. Henderson
Monroe
SS Alexander
North
Graham Street
William Black
Jno, E. Kay
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Meredith College
J. E. Henderson
Henderson Garage Company
A. L. Monroe
Estelle Monroe
Virgil Henderson
M. L. Flow
B. H. Jones
Wadesboro
A Unique Memorial at Waxhaw Baptist Church
Rev K W Hogan proposes a memorial watering trough at the forks of the round near Waxhaw Baptist Church, a mile south of town, to honor the late Thomas Sanders. Water will flow from a spring 300 yards south, pumped by a ram, with a nearby tank for public use. Grounds and cemetery improvements abound, including a lush pea crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Waxhaw
Waxhaw Enterprise
K. W. Hogan
Waxhaw Baptist Church
Thomas Sanders
Baptist Church
Waxhaw
Providence
Fist Fight at Pageland Congressional Meeting
Pageland Journal reports a campaign meeting ended in a row between candidates Finley and Stevenson. After verbal exchanges about district maps the dispute escalated on stage as Finley struck Stevenson, with friends stepping in to prevent further blows in view of several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pageland
Pageland Journal
Finley
Stevenson
Seaboard Railroad
Quick
Liberal territorial government bill for the Philippines introduced
The bill, introduced in the House by Mr. Jones of Virginia, would abolish the Philippine Commission and create a senate elected from the Christian provinces. It says the President would appoint only the governor general and Supreme Court members, with approval from Secretary Garrison and Manuel Quezon.
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Philippine Islands
House of Congress
Jones
Virginia
Supreme Court
Garrison
Manuel Quezon
United States
My Third Day At Gettysboro A Confederate Soldier Memoir
On the third day of July 1863 the narrator recounts marching toward the heights near Gettysburg, joining the left of the Confederate line, firing under somber drizzle. He describes a gun misfire, a hammer strike wounding a tooth, and recalling comrades Ashcraft and Bivens, praising their grit. General Daniel orders cease fire, and the narrator shelters behind a small tree, sharing a brief moment with comrade J Hardison Team before seeking safer cover. He signs from Wingate North Carolina and teases a continuation next week, then voices support for L R Helms for county commissioner in Monroe Citizens notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. J. Ashcraft
Jeff Bivens
Daniel
J Hardison
H. P. Meigs
Death of Mr. Robt. Deese at Sandy Ridge township
Mr J St Deese of Sandy Ridge township died yesterday of cancer after long suffering. He was 61 and is survived by wife and ten children: Greene Low Raymond Deese Julia Killough Cassie Killough Arthur Joe Clay Purse Deere. Funeral at Wesley Chapel at eleven this morning. Mr Deese was a substantial farmer and respected citizen. The note then urges Democratic primary support for County Commissioner candidate R A Hudson, praising his abilities and urging nominating him. Sandy Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Deese
J. St. Deese
Sandy Ridge ‘Township
Greene
Low
Raymond Deese
Julia Killough
Cassie Killough
Mesars
Arthur
Joe
Clay
Purse Deere
Wesley Chapel
R. A. Hudson
Hudson
A. J. Brooks
Sandy Ridge
Farmers rally after hail loss in Gaston County
Report from Stanley Creek dated the 16th details a Gaston County hail storm impact with about one hundred farmers attending. Talks from Alfred Loyd C B Armstrong and B B Folk urged sowing clover cane and peas for feed. Loss estimates reach five thousand persons in the hail zone and Gaston County losses around 500000. Southern Railroad donations and seed distribution plans noted. Also mentions proposed rural car allowance to $1800 yearly for extended routes with 50 mile length upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Stanley Creek
Messrs
Alfred Loyd
Reader of Commerce
Gastonia
C. B. Armstrong
B. B. Folk
Armstrong
Loyd
Folk
Gaston County
Southern Railroad
Bartley Helms
Candidate Announcement for County Commissioner
For Commissioner I announce myself a candidate for county commissioner subject to the Democratic primary. L. A. Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Helm
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. B. Ritch
Druid H. Conrad
Boyd Copple
Ars. D. A. Houston
Miss Ruth
New York
Simeon Bivens
Tampa, Fla
Mr. Bivens
N. W. Bivens
East
Monroe Township
EJ. Horton
Jane Horton
T. C. Horton
Hai- He Horn
Rocky River Springs
D. F. Conrad
H. E. Copple
Nannie May McNeeley
Bettie Howie
Charleston
W. R. King
The
Tirzah Bible Society
Nisbet
Lillie Day
Person County
J. T. Cox
Day
Lillie Stack
Lanes Creek Township
M. M. Winchester
Mineral Springs
Swannanoah
Fred Wolfe
Manning
8. C
Mr. Wolfe
W. C. Wolfe
J. C. Hunter
Gibson
T. W. Sanford
Augusta
Fred Deese
Stovall
N. C
J. T. Deese
Deese
Mebane
Stewart's Mill
Carmel
Samuel McMillen
High Ridge
Myers Springs
Union Grove
Wingate
High Hill
J. Frank Laney
General Huerta
Puerto
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Marshville Township
Spruce Pine School House
North Carolina
Roy
Lonnie Green
Boyce Brooks
Theron Brooks
York County
Maj. Heath
Nannie Jones
D. Jones
Cross Hill
Laurens County
Bethel Plyler
Dudley
J. A. Martin
Baptist
Mr. Henderson
Miss May
Presbyterian Church Notes
Tthe
Woman's Missionary Union
C. M. Redfearn
Bryan
Blue Ridge Association
E. L. Secrest
A. A. Secrest
Unionville
Trinity
Secrest
Blue Ridge
Southern
Bryant
Gettyso
Wingate, N. C
Board of County Commissioners
L. R. Helms
Helms
Rocky River
Springs Hotel
W. T. Brasington
Washington Dispatch
Senate Post Office Committee
Gener
London
France
Joseph Bonaparte
Paris
Comte de Montijo
Eugenio
Seine
Count Montijo
Spain
Tuilleries
Domino Gingham
India
Lee & Lee Co
Nassif & Joseph
Monroe Bargain House
Nassiff & Joseph
Union County
Union Farm Loan Association
W. B. Love
Love & McNeely
Lucille Love
the Girl of Mystery
Cunnard
Francis Ford
Rex Theatre
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