New line of trusses and supports advertised for sale
A miscellaneous up to date line of trusses suspensories abdominal supporters and similar items promises prices right at The Union Drug Co. Also notices on second hand motorcycle sale and remounting a diamond. An important farmers mutual fire insurance company meeting is called for the 26th at eleven, with by law changes expected. executors named in A W Biggers willes notice. A Chicago professor reportedly never kissed a girl and may be advertising for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Drug Co
Farters’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Courthose
Satur Jear
W. H. Phifer
A. W. Blegers
A. W. Biggers
J. Diggers
Blakeney
Chicago
Cottton
Norfolk
Norfolk, Va
Double fatal pistol duel in Montbrook ends in murder and suicide
Tom Howard 25 of Sandy Ridge, Monroe County, killed King in Montbrook Florida after a Coast Line train stop incident. Howard, who was courting Kings daughter, fired twice at King as King shot three times. King died. Howard collapsed and muttered wire the bars. Body transported to Monroe for burial. survived by mother and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Howard
Mertha Howard
Sandy Ridge Township
E C. Winchester
Monroe
Montorook
Fla
King
Howard
Montbrook
Mr. King
Union
W.E. Cason
Mr. Howard
Florida
Leper of Washington and Judge Bennett Dies
A government quarantine report announces John R. Early known as the leper of Washington has become insanity attached to his existing affliction and is now guarded in Diamond Point Washington. Also reported is the death of Hon Risden Tyler Hemet, former North Carolina judge and congressman, who died after a long illness at his home in Wadesboro. The article recalls Early's publicized case and Bennett's Civil War service and lengthy legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaant
Washington State
John R. Early
Washington
Prb- Me Health Service
Diamond Point
Report
Karly
Cuba
Philippines
Niion
New York
Brooklyn
Virginia
Judge Bennett
Wadesboro
Risden Tyler Hemet
Nevill ' Bennett
Catherine Harrig Bennett
Anson Institute
Davidson College
Lebanon Law School
Thomas S. Ashe
Johnson Hargrave
Anson Guards, Co
N.C
Bennet
Sharpsburg
Spottsyvania Court House
Gettysburg
Chansellorsville
Ramseur
Ramiseur
Bennett
Anson County
North Carolina
Congress
Anson
Judiciary Committee
John Randolph Tucker
Kate Sheppard
Wadseboro
John D. Lewk
R. BE. Little
John T. Bennett
Woman and the author in debate on fair chance
In a letter reply, a reader challenges the author’s focus on men and clergy, asking if women will be treated with equal consideration in discussions. The writer notes prior criticism and welcomes Mr Meciii ban’s clarification so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Medlin
Meciiiban
Recorder's Court Docket Summary
Harrison Lowery colored charged with assault and battery with costs listed. H A Tarleton found not guilty of larceny. Mag Davis colored found not guilty of keeping the orderly house. Homer Wooten charged with using profane language on train with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
Harrison Lowery
H. A. Tarleton
Mag Davis
Homer Wooten
Hopewell Baptist Goose Creek Reunion Program Set
Present and former members of Hopewell Baptist church in Goose Creek township gather Friday August first. The program begins at ten o'clock with welcome by Rev. Sam Long, church history by Rev. J L Bennett, address by Rev. Bruce Benton, dinner, address by Rev. James Mortgage, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Hopewell Baptist Church
Goose Creek Township
Sam Long
J. L. Bennett
Bruce Benton
James
Car Pulls 110-Ton Locomotive in California Test
A 4 horsepower touring car weighing 4000 pounds was attached by a cable to a 110 ton locomotive. Start from a standstill, the car struggled until ballast increased weight allowed the wheels to turn and the train to move. The demonstration showed the car’s power without damaging the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
California
Wingate items reveal weather drought and march toward Farmers Institute
Hott! temperature reached 103 in the shade as rain famine hurts fruit and new homes near completion. Uncle Sandy Parker visits son in law A J. BE. Thomas. Mrs. P. Austin with two girls stays with Meigs family. Earnhardt joins Wingate Mercantile as saleslady. State Farmers Institute comes next Saturday the 26th. author urges attendance, cooperation, and farm home improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
Messrs. J. 1
Perry
Thos
Griffin
Sandy Parker
A. J. BE. Thomas
Kersh
P. Austin
H. P. Meigs
Austin
Palmerville
LB. Mallis
Tinie Mallis
Lee Chaney
Miss Earnhardt
Concord
Wingate Mercantile Co
State Farmers’ Institute
H. P. Meiggs
Gospel Lighthouse Church Seeks Converts In Atlantic City
A church without members or collections holds summer services every Sunday morning at the Bijou Theater in Atlantic City. Rev. Robert Elwood founded and leads it as a nonsectarian, nonmarketing gospel effort with no choir or officers. Ninety percent of attendees are new each week as visitors stroll from the Boardwalk to worship, drawing a cosmopolitan and reverent crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Atlantic City
Robert Elwood
States of the Union
Martsell Gets Ten Years in State Prison
Hartnell case ends without jury as Alfred Hartsell, son of Adam Hartsell, pleads guilty to murder in the second degree. Judge Adams sentences Adam Hartsell to ten years in state prison amid mercy pleas. Case involved murder of Andy Yow last October. two hundred man jury venire and mixed public sentiment. Also notes a York county farmer threshing 28 bushels of oats from nine acres with parts up to 125 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martsell
Atttorneys
Adam Hartsell
Adams
Andy Yow
York County
Man Versus Six Soldiers: Jones Defends Wife on North Carolina Beach
Goldsboro Dispatch reports Uri city contractor J W Jones fought off six soldiers at Morehead City beach after a soldier assaulted Mrs Jones. Jones subdued the assailants with a right hook, two dozen blows, and a collision left one jaw broken and several with facial injuries. Jones, unhurt except for a facial cut, declined a challenge to fight Jack Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro Mag
Willie Boss
Goldsboro Dispatch
J. W. Jones
Uri City
Morehead City
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Jack Johnson
Flour Explosion Wrecks MIL Christian Herald
Flour dust in mills can ignite when a spark or flame enters a tightly packed cloud. The blast releases power from carbon and oxygen similar to gunpowder and dynamite, turning safe flour into an explosive agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIL Christian Herald
Ife
Sfain
Seaboard Airline timetable April 27 1913 Monroe to Portsmouth
The notice lists Seaboard Airline Railway travel routes and equipment including chair cars and electric lighted observation sleepers between key cities. It provides arrival and departure train numbers with times at Monroe and connections to Wilmington Charlotte Birmingham New York Raleigh and Portsmouth. For details contact agents Brigman Leard Ryan or general offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. Y
Dearboard Air Line
Charlotte
Wilmington
New York
Birmingham
Portsmouth
Birmingham - Atlanta
Ports
York
Rutherfordton
Raleigh
Atlanta
No. Ee
Slo
Altherjordon
Koec
New York-Ports
Rutherfordwd
Jlocal
Tocal
Brigman
Ticket Agt
H. & Leard
D. P. Aw Raleigh
X 'C
C. B Ryan
Awmouth
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B.C. Hinson
Tharp's
Fairview Poultry Farm
Monroe Cash Market
Mason Fruit
Polk Bros
W. R. Outen & Co
Virginia Fish Roe
Claude Bruner
Tharp Hardware Co
RBD
Carolina
Hayden Shepherd
Trenton
Mich
Dixie Cook
Monroe Road
Stallings
G. W. Riteb
Claude Brune
Claude Brum
A. M. Secrest
Mgr
B. C. Hinson
Preslar Bros
Fairview
Tor
Marketprice
West Morris — Street
J. M. Douglas
Calon Drug Store
H. J. Hinson
Russell Rogers
High Point
T. (. Horton
Henderson Garage Co
B.C. Hingon
Operative Mercantile Co
Pork Bros
Redlar Bros
Gee Our Line
Co-Operative Mercantle Company
Tharp’s
Wat Ashcraft
Hospital
Hayne Street
Court
House
N. C
Henry Lilly
Journal Ofice
Co-Operative Mercantile Co
Emerson
Henderson Roller Mills
South
Cameo
Preslar Brag
Henderson Rd
Her
Journal
Union County
Monroe Manufacturing Co
Invincible
Baker’s Choice
Graham
Henderson
Roller Mills Company
Seaboard Airline Railway
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