Windsor Street Paving Petition Heads for Board Action
Residents led by A M Stack and W B Blakeney claim a majority of property and lineal foot owners favor sheet asphalt paving on Windsor street. City officials plan measurements, engineer selection, and bid process with completion targeted for early 1917. estimated cost ranges from 12 000 to 18 816 dollars depending on scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Stack
Blakeney
Windsor Street
H. Lee
Lee
Board of 8
J. B. Slipson
Monroe
Houston Street
East Windser Avenue
McCauley Avenue
North Carolina
Hayne Street
Charles Street
J. BB. Shute
H. A. Shute
M. C. Long
Methodist Church
W. G. Gravely
C. C. Sike
H. BE. Neal
Presbyterian Church
Stack
W. §. Blakeney
E.w.crow
J. EB. Stack
F. W. Huey
T. P. Dillon
G. 8. Lee
J. B. Williams
H.R. Laney
Wm. McCauley
W. S. Blakeney
A. M.iStack
Bomb Shatters Parade in San Francisco Killings and Injuries
A time bomb exploded during a preparedness parade at Steuart and Market streets, killing at least six and injuring forty to fifty as the veterans parade continued. Police detained a suspect while public warnings warned of militant retaliation by a group opposing militarism. The blast shattered storefronts and sent debris across blocks as bystanders fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco Dispatch
Steuart
Market
Nat
Ority
First California Infantry
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Grand Army of the Republic
Steuart Street
Coath
Frank Joxenhson
Italy
Germany
United States
Rus Tt
Frisco
Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Observer
C. W. Klutz
Belmont Bridge
Catawba
C. 8
Barbee
Andrew Scott
Will Ferguson
Charlotte
Tom Davis
Daniel Heath
Juneau
Tom Ashwood
McBee
Dry Goods Prices Rise Amid War Driven Market
Union County shoppers face higher costs as dry goods and groceries climb with the war. Quoted items push bold increases from calicoes to ginghams and overalls, while dealers trim stock. The trend suggests further hikes if the European conflict prolongs its impact.
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Union County
Union County to Attend G O P Rally in Charlotte
Union county Republicans plan a trip to Charlotte for a big G O P rally featuring Uncle Joe Cannon and Rep Willian A Rodenburg. The day includes a county convention at 10 00 A M at the courthouse and a Lakewood barbecue with speakers including Parker Linn Settle and Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
J. J. Parker
Charlotte
Union County
Uncle Joe " Cannon
Willian A. Rodenburg
Mlindy
Monroe
Frank A. Linn
Hon. Settle
Asheville
Jno
BE. Halgler
Gilmer Joyce
Court House
Lakewood
Mecklenburg
Publc
Piedtont Carolina
Rodenberg
Cannon Ty
Guilford County
Rodenburg
North Carolina
J. P. Newell
John J. Parker
Frank Linney
Jory
Augustus H
Tom Meigs Crowned Champion Horseshoer in County
Wingate July 23 report credits Tom J Meigs of Marshville with leading the county in horseshoeing. He claims 2693 pairs set by July 22, fastest week 171 pairs and a record 43 pairs in a single July day. He aims at 4000 pairs for the year while local weather and farm news dominate the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
Jerome
Annie James
Central
Etta Williams
Jam
Dan Howard
Union Church
H. K. Helms
Lem Watson
Charlotte
Monroe
Willie Tt. Froe
Free
Brender
Baptist Church
Meadow Branch
Black
Methodist Church
Taylor
Tom J. Meigs
Inez
Marshville
O.P. T
Lone Oak
Tom
Arey Smith
Percy Wall
Baden
Narrows
Jones
Sale of Negroes in probate court proceeds
An old notice records an administrator led sale of enslaved people with bids by William P. Robinson. Buyers include George for 780 dollars Joe for 600 dollars Rene Tom for 1500 dollars. Total 3730 dollars. Executor and estate unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy George
William P. Robinson
Boy Byer
Writi
M P. Robinson
Boy Joe
William P. Re
Rene
Tom
County Valuations Hit 8.75 Million With Racial Breakdown
Register of Deeds Long reports county property value for 1916 at 8 747 291 with colored property 354 168 and white 5 388 065. Totals by township show Monroe leads white values at 3 0024 with colored 98 668, while Sandy Ridge and Monroe tax rates remain at 88 percent.
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Register of Deeds Long
Lanes Creek
Buford White
Jackson—White
Sandy Idee White
Vance— White
Goore Creek
New Salem
Marshville
Monroe
Sandy Ridge
North Carolina flood relief appeal enjoins nationwide aid
Governor Craig appeals to North Carolinians and others to donate to flood relief after July floods that devastated western mountain regions. He names two relief committees, urges subscriptions via Edward Britton in Raleigh, and promises every dollar will fund actual needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Craig
North Carolin
Asheville
Lam
Wilkes
Rutheford
Locke
North
Edward
Britton
N.C
Monroe County Hospital Board Forms with Local Doctors
James H. Lee elected chairman and Li. A. Houston secretary for Ellen P. Fitzgerald Hospital board as Monroe County plans a local hospital. The group will seek doctors and community input from physicians, churches, and the Woman’s Club to build a first-class, countywide institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Pitegerald Hospital
Monroe Telephone Company
C. Blair
Charles Leoman
James H. Lee
Li. A. Houston
Wiason
O. Blair
R. P. Beasley
A. M. Stack
H. A. Shute
J. W. Laney
County Medical Society
Fitzgerald
Woman’s Club
Monroe
Belk
Lee
Belk Tlo
Katele
Iself
Blair
Stuck
Gact
Statesville Trip Planned for Farmers Next Saturday
The Statesville trip is set for Saturday the 29th. All cars from Monroe and east or south must assemble at the courthouse square by 5 30 AM. West and north of Monroe cars meet the Monroe party on West Trade Street in Charlotte at 7 00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Monroe
Court House Square
West Trade Street
Charlotte
Oelock
W. Broom
Farmers Mutual Pace Insurance annual meeting notice
Notice urges members to attend the Farmers Mutual Pace Insurance Company annual meeting next Saturday at 1 PM instead of 2 PM. Members can discuss by law changes and voice concerns. W H Phifer president invites attendance and input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mportant
Farmers’ Mutual Pace Insurance Company
W. H. Phifer
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Hot Wilson
B. Redwine
Woodrow Wilson
R. B. Redwine
R. A. Morrow
Carpenter
Lon
A. M. Stack Lee Frank Armfield
Ashcraft Tan
B. Clark
Lee Cash
Alf Stevens
Tees
RC. Gritin & Bro
J. KR
Shute
the Sikes Co
D. A. Hoveton
RW. Lemmond Bow W
Pskenty
Pratt
J. H. Lee
Dal Houston
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