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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

8

Pearl of the Army stars Pearl White in wartime serial clash

Pearl White leads the Pathe military mystery Pearl of the Army as a twentieth century Joan of Arc. The Astra Film Corporation with Edward Jose directs a romance and action packed serial that contrasts with Neal of the Navy and promises patriotic drama.

Pearl White Joan of Arc Pathe Pearl Army Neal Navy Uncle Sam Guy W. McConnell McConnell Pauline Elaine Iron Cra Louis J. Gardner Astra Film Corporation Astra Company George B. Seitz Pau- Mae

All Man in West Tale at Bru-Nel Theatre

A Bru-Nel Theatre program notes a small cast with Gerda Holmes Mollie K and Robert Warwick headlining as Jim Blake in a tale of transformation. Jim leaves his pampered life, proves his grit beating a native and earns ranchers respect, then returns wiser with an aim and a wife.

Pear White Motion Picture Bru- Nel Theatre Bru-Nel Theatre Gerda Holmes Mollie K Robert Warwick Jim Blake Bine Jim

Third Regiment State Guard member jailed after stabbing

A Third Regiment State Guard member is jailed awaiting preliminary hearing on stabbing his father in law, Bob Ivey, last Tuesday. Ivey, age 55 to 60, was severely wounded but now out of danger after eight back gashes and a punctured lung. Ivey forgave the assailant and wishes to see him. the motive centers on a quarrel over a letter and a claimed attempt to attack his wife.

State Guard Bob Ivey Ivey Mr. Starnes Mr. Ivey Starnes

Villa Cavalrymen on South Rio Grande at Ojinaga clash

Francisco Villa forces attacked the border town of Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas at dawn. About 200 Villa followers charged into the town shouting Viva Villa while Mexican government troops engaged them nearby as Gen Figuerera Gracia and Riojas moved to retake the town from La Mula pass, 35 miles south of the border.

Presidio Texas Francisco Villa Villa Rio Grande Ojinaga Vivla Villa G. Figuerera Gracia Riojas la Mula Pass

Death of Mrs Jane Stewart at McCain mill area

Mrs Jane Stewart died at her home near the McCain old mill last Saturday morning. Burial followed at Tirzah Sunday with funeral services by Rev W W Ratchford and Rev W W Boyes. Daughter of the late John Belk she was about 72. Survived by one brother B E Belk of Lanes Creek township and two children Mrs J W Twitty and Mr Everett Stewart of the McCain mill neighborhood.

Jane Stewart Waxhaw Enterprise McCain Old Mill Tirzah W. W. Ratchford W. W. Boyes Unity A. R.P. Church Stewart John Belk E. Belk Lanes Creek Township J. W. Twitty Everett Stewart McCain Mill

Death of Mrs P M Wells in Marshville

Death of Mrs Fannie M Wells wife of the late Rev Geo H Wells of the South Carolina Conference. She died at her daughter Jennie Wells Vaughan's home after a week of illness with dysentery. Born in Bridgeport Conn 1832 she would have been 94 on July 31. Funeral held in Timmonsville with pastor Rev Seymour Taylor assisting. Mrs Wells lived with her daughter in Marshville for years and was remembered as a consecrated Christian.

P.M. Wells Marshville Fannie M. Wells Geo. H. Wells South Carolina Jennie Wells Vaughan Wells Bridgeport Conn Mr. Wells Timmensville Mett Timmonsville Seymour Taylor Bert A. Powell Chris Han Ethel Greene Hamlet Jas. P. Marsh Davidson Lena Green Monroe J.C. Little Hughkins Huggins Myron Green University of North Carolina Phillip Griffin Jonesboro Rutledge Monroe Vaughan Frances Elizabeth Albert Ray Newsome

Americans Flee to Mexico to Avoid Conscription

Laredo Texas May 30. Federal officials report 15 to 20 young Americans cross into Mexico daily all with money and little baggage. They claim to mine or prospect for oil but lack training. Officials believe many are leaving the United States to dodge the draft. Most are from Eastern States including Maine and New Hampshire, with full descriptions recorded for future ID.

Laredo Texas Mexico United States Maine New Hampshire

Japan's Entrance Into the War Required for American Safety

Alejandro Alvarez of Chile told the Long Beach conference on foreign relations that American safety requires Japan to join the war with full resources. He argued Japan already gains material advantages and holds aviation supremacy, warning the American state cannot exhaust itself and risk domination by others.

Japan America New York Alejandro Alvarez Chile American Institute of International Law Conference On Foreign Relations United States Long Beach

88,000,000 Cotton Ship Eludes U Boats

A steamer arrived at an Atlantic port with a cargo of Egyptian cotton valued at 8 million dollars. The captain said the vessel and its fleet had dodged submarines for ten days in the Mediterranean Sea.

Boston

Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital Opinion By Monroe Chamber Leader

T P Dillon urges Monroe citizens to fund and build the Ellen Fitzgerald hospital within six months. He argues money is needed, calls for backing the Chamber of Commerce and city fathers, and criticizes idle talk while promising a better city once funds are raised.

Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital T. P. Dillon The Chamber of Commerce Monroe Mater Ellen Fitzgerald

Rexall Store News notes sales and staff changes

The Rexall Store News reviews jarred humor about a soda-jerker named Ed McLeilan attending a veterans reunion in Washington. It promotes La Valliere powders, Harmony products, and Violet Dulce, listing prices 25 to 75 cents, while introducing Vann Secrest and Bob Houston assisting at the store.

Ed McLeilan Washington Bob Houston Monroe

That Toilet Line of Ours

Advertisement touts a complete Harmony toilet line in a Monroe area drug store. Claims high sales with orders worth several dollars.

Monroe Harmony

Local Stationery and Sundries Sale Listing

About 100 pounds of Lord Baltimore pound stationery offered at 35 cents with matching envelopes at 50 for 25 cents. Rubber goods inspection invited. New fountain syringes priced 75 cents to 2 dollars, bath sprays at 2.50. Five remaining boxes of chocolate covered cherries priced at 39 cents per box.

Lord Baltimore

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Pearl of the Army Pearl White's Nest Lillian Lorraine la Belle Rose Mabel van Buren Mary Holmes Henry King Jack Holmes Lewis Cody Mfred Bedford Mollie McConnell Forrester Equitable Bre Net Lilian Lorraine Monroe Steam Laundry Tron J. B. Nash & Son J.B. Nash & Son Old Court-House Toing Jersey J. E. Crook Mineral Springs D. L. W. Thomason Fountain Inn 8. C Klondike T. M. Spencer Pontotoc Miss Rexall Store News Prank Huey Vann Secrest J. Ed Vann Union Drug Co Rexall” Store A. M. Secrest, Ph.g Union County TP. Dillon J. C. Smith CO
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