Monroe County Seeks Officer Amid Battery Controversy
The Monroe area fights to land an additional commissioned officer for the Bickett Battery as Wadesboro’s dominance sparks state-level action. Captain Hardison and Lieutenant Ashcraft dispute recommendations, with Governor’s office promising to place an officer from Monroe to balance the ranks. Strong local sentiment emerges as residents donate to Red Cross and press for county representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Boys
Hardison
Adjutant General's Department
Ashcraft
Union County
Monroe
Wadesboro
Leutenant
Col. Cox
Red Cross
Revival urged as Backsliders seek genuine renewal
Wingate notes a needed revival to unite a divided community and curb backsliding. A great preacher will lead services at Meadow Branch on the second Sunday in August with aims to cleanse local habits, boost crops, and restore fellowship. Also reports on school opening, local visits, Rain improves corn, and a resignation near Monroe.
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Wingate
Meadow Branch
Ace
Lesta Humphrey
Fayetteville
M. S. Humphrey
Kemp Helms
Zeb Jones
Brier
Mint Hill
Charlotte
J. H. Williams
Rock Rest
W. E. L. Williams
Rev
A. C. Davis
Olive Branch
Ben Biggs
Winston-Salem
J. A Watson
J. J. Perry
Marsha Bennett
Neve
J. J. Perrichy
Minnie Staton
Don
J. C. McIntyre
Union Grove
Marshville
Pest
J. Price
McWhirter Bros
Monroe
Mr. Price
Winra
Enalpine
Waxhaw Chief Declares War on Speeders with Stop Watch
Waxhaw Chief of Police Frank Irby vows to enforce new 10 mile per hour limit with a stop watch. Speed limit signs are posted at town entrances and business edges, detailing the slower speed and areas under enforcement. He has measured distances and times to identify violators and will stop speeding motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Irby
Botton Mill
Mia
Alice Broom
Chief
Wedded Miss Mildred Merit and Mr. Lee Stack in Lumberton
The wedding of Mildred Merit of Lumberton to Lee Prather Stack of Monroe took place at First Baptist Church Lumberton with elaborate decor. Rev Charles Greaves officiated as guests and family members attended a reception at the bride’s parents. The couple will reside in Norfolk after a August 10 homecoming and Deer Park Maryland honeymoon.
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Lumberton
Alm. Stack
Stephen McIntyre
Mildred Merit
Lee Prather Stack
A. M. Stack
Norfolk
Monroe
First Baptist Church of
Rebecca Stack
Montroe
L. R. Wareer
Lamberton
W. Lennon
Lambton
Carrie Mae Hedgepeth
Ribbon
Katherine Boyd
Shirley McPhaul
Alice McLean
Courtney Sharpe
Helen Thomas
Margaret French
Messrs. Regan
Robert McIntyre
L. R. Varser
Badger McLeod
Nest
Stack
Lilian Proctor
Elizabeth Dexter
Elizabeth City
Joe Neal
Messrs
Amos Stack
Irvin Young
New York City
Lawrence Parker
Frank Nash
Colin Phillips
Luke Wilbourne
L. P. Howell
Washington City
Allen McLean
Wagram
Ward of Honor
Hattie Beasley
Killarney
Miss Lorraine
Lillie Snead Varser
Elizabeth Proctor
William Muse, Jr
Concord
Gladiolas
Fern
McIntyre
Beasley
Mrs. Stack
Meredith College
Bingham
Trinity
Kappa Alpha
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Deer Park
German Crisis Fails to Bring Victory and Change
A World editorial argues that replacing German ministers cannot aid the war effort, as military failures and strategic stalemate persist. It notes the autocracy’s grip, the threat to Germany’s existence, and the need for victory to calm domestic discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Empire
Autocracy
War Party
Germany
Ple
Death of Mr Traywick at Marehville
Marehville July 19 Mr Pink Traywick dies at 3 am at his home after paralysis and a second stroke last week. He leaves a wife and three children, with funeral at Foundvo Hill church conducted by Rev W B Davis. Burial at the local cemetery alongside other family members. Other notes mention visitors and local religious gathering.
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John G. Greenlee
Smithfield
Raleigh
Monroe
Dewey Nice
Roy Crump
Crump
Greenie
Fair Wain
Afernoon
John A. Wray
Glee
Monroe Mill
Phronie Horton
John Horton
Marshville Township
Fayetteville
Belmont
Greenlee
Mr. Greenlee
Dewey
Marehville
Pink Traywick
Traywick
Janie Traywick
Found Vo Hil
W. B. Davis
HB. Marsh
Martha Lockhart
Sallie Harrell
Ebb Griffin
Charlotte
Ellen Burrino
Evelyn Price
Barrino
Jerry Barrino
Goldsboro
L. BE. Huggins
C. J. McCombs
Gastonis
Vernon Harrell
Joe Red
Ifearn
Benj. Barrett
Peachland
Dwight Marsh
Marshall
Nell Marsh
Charley Morgan
Misa Mae Gray
Pauline Pinkston
Wadesboro
Kate Morgan
Lucy Wallace
Mr. Taylor
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PLAC
Corres
United States
R. F. Phifer
Joseph Hampton Price
Tee Cnanile Manus
J. M. Polk
Lee Pressley
Charlie Hinson
D. J. Melton
O. L. Mangum
Clayton Wall
K. C. Trus
Roscoe Snipes
J. C. Gordon
A. R. Hardis
David Glenn
J. W. Birminghan
L. H. Gordon
W. B. Cole
Walter Gay
J. G. Williams
Brady Gunn
J. A. Russell
Bannah Pigg
C. L. Bailey
Jesse Cureton
William Griffin
Vann Tillman
Ernest Pea
J. H. McCoy
Edmond Hildreth
J. Allen Lee
D. O. Steele
W. C. Rogers
H. L. Edwards
M. P. Griffin
Ernest Finnessee
Eugene Nixon
Will Helms
Will Laney
James Beaver
Hurley Deese
Ed Carnes
Bubber Crawford
William Perry
Chas. Lathan
J. R
Lonnie Thomas
Norman Mills
Clinton Cavelock
Raymond Gordon
Lucius Flake
Edwin Baucom
John Belk
General Nash
Brady Williams
Fred Deal
Lloyd Helms
George McNeely
Julius R. Hunter
William Thomas
Bundy Williams
Se Nash
Zeb Hill
Robt
James Williams
van Tillman
Ernest
James McCoy
David Steele
Willie Roge
Parry Edna
Marion Griffin
Walter Gaddy
Gilmer Haywood
George Belk
Epee McGuirt
Ernest Taylor
Lonnie Fowler
Vernon Gurley
Will Houston
Ira Walden
Harrison Plyler
Love Stevens
Robert Hunnicutt
Fred Bivens
DeWitt Jordan
Oscar Barnes
Preston Bennett
Gus Coleman
Murray Helms
Muel Blakenamuel Troon
Est Plyler
Isham Melten
Oscar Crook
Joe Chambers
Vernon Carter
Areus Harkey
Eph Walkup
Ney Washington
Gurmiel Hamilton
Ievae Yarbrough
Henry Grady Nash
Cyrus Edwards
Willim Starnes
Yates Medlin
Boady Rowland
Earl Belk
Isene Tarlton
Joseph Hil
Monroer
Bickett Butte
Waxhaw
Waxhaw Enterprise
Stack-Mcintyre
Marie Osborne
Pathe
Little Mary Sunshine
World Wide Organization
Pathedean
Brunel Theatre
Monror
Method
H. K. Harris
EB. N. Elam
Alice Harris
Forestville
Elizabeth Harris
Lena Luther
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