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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1914

Page

5

Local notes and personals from Monroe area

Mrs. Miller of Abbeville visits Mrs. E. B. Stacz and relatives near Greerstore. Miss Martha Blakeney returns from Wake Forest, Miss Mary Gordon from Greensboro State Normal, Miss Annie Heath from Matthews visits Mrs. Redfearn, and others return from Elizabeth College and Randolph-Macon. A Roanoke church song service is planned for June 7 with Rev. A. Marsh preaching. Also reports of weddings, obituaries, weather, hail near Mint Hill, and various community updates.

W. J. Boger Greerstore Martha Blakeney Wake Forest Annie Heath Matthews Is H.C. Redfearn

The Woodmen Parade Plans For Fourth Of July

The Woodmen of the World in Union County with about a thousand members plan a large Fourth of July parade. A committee led by J N Price J V Griffith Ney McNeely and others was formed to organize a county wide float and ensure full membership participation. County officers elected include Price president Griffith and McNeely vice presidents with Hinson secretary Greene treasurer. Two districts held special tax elections Antioch Goose Creek defeated Olive Branch saw nearly full turnout with only three voter abstentions. Superintendent Nisbet praised Olive Branch for strong school spirit and community focus on education. Presbyterian Church notes report warm attendance palm leaf fans provided by the Helping Hand Society and no midweek service due to a National Prohibition lecture by Rev Sam Stall at Central Methodist Church.

Union County Sonsiats J. N. Price Ney McNeely J, V. Griffith A. J. Greene J. C. Winchester Ek, Hamilton George Mover W. BE. L. Williams Antioch Goose Creek Olive Branch Nisbet Sam Stall

Woodmen Camps Urged to Meet Next Saturday Night

Notice to Woodmen announces meetings at their respective camps next Saturday night. Members should attend to handle important business, appoint delegates for a county meeting at Monroe on Saturday, June 18, and await further instructions from county secretary THOS. 8. Hinson, Co, Sec.

Monroe Hinson Seo

County Commissioners Agree to Co operate With Government Agencies

County leaders plan to cooperate with federal and district agen cies on all time county work. Citizens including farmers merchants and bankers met to discuss hiring a farm demonstrator. Praise for T J W Broom's two year demo showed higher corn yields and county losses from inaction. The board will appropriate funds after finalizing details with Millsaps district agent and will discuss at the June 15 school tax canvass.

T. J. W. Broom Millsaps

Lonnie Tucker Arrested on Warrant for Assault on Lola Yandle

Lonnie Tucker, a young white man, was arrested on a warrant sworn by M. E. Yandle for an alleged assault on Lola Yandle. The incident occurred Sunday between twelve and one near Lola Yandle’s home beyond the Keenerlee Mill power station. Tucker awaits a preliminary hearing before the Recorder on Thursday. he is jailed with both sides employing local attorneys.

Lonnie Tucker M. E. Yandle Mies Lola Yandle Keemerlee Mill

Children Day at North Monroe Church Inspires Community

North Monroe M E church hosted a large children’s day exercise last Sunday night with thirty recitations and acts. Highlights included Wonderful Story by five girls and Sinner’s Return by six girls, plus a pastor’s address on sin and cleansing by Christ’s blood. The service closed with doxology and the Lord’s Prayer. Also listed are local court items and penalties: Curelock ordinance 80, several assault and battery cases, keeping liquor not guilty, drunken conduct, and costs.

North Monroe North Monroe M. E Paxton James Forte John Nivels Chas, Scott, Jr Effie Nivens Sam Nivens Dick Braswell

County Commissioner Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Seat

R A Hudson announces candidacy to succeed himself as county commissioner in the upcoming Democratic primary.

R. A Hudson

In Memory of Mrs Nancy Plyler Wolf Pond Church

Obituary for Mrs Nancy Plyler born October 3 1829 in Chesterfield county. Married March 7 1860 to P P Plyler. Seven children born. four living H J Plyler Griffin and M R Plyler. Died May 16 after long illness at home, resting with Jesus. Funeral June first at Wolf Pond Church by Rev J A Bivens and Rev R M Hagler.

Nancy Pyler Journal John Punderburk Chesterfield County P. P. Plyler H. J. Plyler Wills Point Tex Griffin Tamnal County M x M. R. Plyler Union Jesus Wolf Pond Church J. A. Bivens R. Ms. Hagler Wingate

Jurors Picked for Civil Court Term Start June 15

County commissioners yesterday drew jurors for the civil court term beginning June 15. Names include W. C. Cunningham W. A. Riggers J. M. Williams M. A. Polk J. Sam J. D. C. McCain D. F. Eu B. McManus Jr C. A. Brewer Sylve Strawn Henry Treader J. J. Stewart B. P. Stewart W. N. Long T. C. Helms Vann Sikes T. M. Williams. Child Killed by Lightning A daughter of Mr Tansom Baucon of lower Goose Creek township was killed by lightning yesterday afternoon. The lightning is said to have entered the house via a telephone wire. The child was about—details incomplete.

W. C. Cunningham W. A. Riggers J. M. Williams M. A. Polk J. Sam J.D. C. McCain D. F. EU B. McManus, Jr C. A .T. Brewer Sylve Strawn Henry Treader J. J. Stewart B. P. Stewart W. N. Long T. C. Helms Vann Sikes T. M. Williams Tansom Baucon Goose Creek Township

The Local Markets Prices Today

Prices paid by merchants today cover long and short staple cotton seed eggs butter beeswax white and colored peas and live stock. Entries include best long staple at 14.50 and best short staple at 13.50 with various poultry eggs and produce figures and note that prices vary daily.

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Court Docket of Civil Actions and Parties

A dense docket list shows numerous civil cases with plaintiff defendants including R. & S. entities, Union Trade Co., Fowler, Saleeby, Lonnie, Hambrick, and others. Names like Hemby, McManus, Hunter, Bailey, and Bruner appear amid numerous partners and firm identifiers. Witness and party attendance notes indicate trial dates and subpoenas noted by clerk C. S. Emmons.

Henderson-Snyder Co C. E. Bailey Als Leon Sanders R. M. Sanders Lessie McManus Brady McManus Charlie Hunter Ida Hunter N. D. Saleeby D. V. Griffin Lee High Vare Wolfe Et al Bank of Union Men F. Whitley Et al J. L. Austin Co the Terminal Hotel Co Edmond & Chas. Randolph Crow Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Gordon State Normal Greensboro Ruth Russell Grace Baird Miss Griffith Elizabeth College Charlotte Myrtle Sanders Baltimore The Conservatory of Music R. F. Beasley Beattrice Dillon Raleigh Roanoke A. Marsh Katharine Redwine Randolph-Macon Institute Sarah Randolph-Macon College For Women Union Church Sandy Ridge Township George Baker Mollie Broom Buford Township Squire V. T. Chears James M. Morrow, Jr Fishburn Institute Waynesboro Reeve Helms Monroe Township Aaron Helms Carrie Pressley M. HH. Richardson H. T. Haucom Rocky River 3. D. Halgler Hosea Helms Squire W. G. Long Mint Hill B. B. McNeill Raeford J. L. Scales Lawrence Sam Small Sam Jones Geo. P. Austin Cabarrus B.C. Snyder C.J. Black Albamarte North Monroe Baptist Church R. M. Haigher Mr. Snyder Mr. Haigher Walter McCorkle Fred Willams Howell Hinson Court House John Lowe Wadesboro Lum Clontz John Nixon Griffith Harnhart Hall Esq W. G. Long Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church Annie Budd Jacksonville Fin Lynn Mahone Dr. Gurney Cedar Grove School House Associated Charities E. W. Pointer Cheraw Sarah Smith Unionville North Carolina Medical College Marvin Smith R. H. Garland Frank Walters Pageland Garland W. H. Gribble Caroline Biggers Black Mountain Diggers Meredith College Corn Club Mecklenburg Pastime Theatre Recorder's Court George Curelock G. Shaw Fulton Cadieu Cory Stockton Costa Mr. Abbott Andrew Country V. Funderburk Eclipse Lee & Lee Co North Carolina Union Superior Court W. D. Harding AL A Cudahy Paesing R. WH Penn C. B. Wright P. A. Krauss SW. H. Collins Ale Ac & A the Sikes Co Bat Gregory & Co Edu Ab Co J. V. Cadieu Pe Newell D. J. Hemby Wm c VanGilder Angedile Computing Fioatee Cos Ds Parteurs D. B. Thomas Ra Honeycutt W. BE. Mellwain W. Faulk Nash W. W. Horn Walfsheimer Bros Eecessn D. Saleeby Lonnie Fowler Ve Henry M. Helms M. Tucker Ball RY. Lee G. M. Tucker Bessie Bomar Vann Fowler & Lee W. M. Rushing H.B. Adams C. W. Bruner Dee Gresham C&t Sr & 8 Povaseca R. H. Hinson Wk Smits Sanga A. L J. G. Kiker W. A. Helms Vann R. & 8 Co-Operative Mercantile Te Hiram D. Griffin W. C. Ly 3 Pisses Joshua Wycrosh W. Hamp Fowler Bessie Tadlock W. C. Tadlock Adee H. Bracey Co R. Jaar Myers Medlin Aamr L.j.simpson A. A Robt Clark Bone Mining Co T. & G. Winchester & Futch Griffin & Bivens Vani Austin Vs. McCollum Lemmond REX Theatre Phis Blues
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