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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
5
Local items list visits and travels of residents, including Anna Payne, Myrtle Sanders, and several families visiting relatives in North and South Carolina. Mentions sermons by Dr. H. E. Gurney, prolonged stays in Raleigh, and travel to Bennettsville, Florence, and Charlotte. Also notes graduation news, church announcements, and wheat field volunteers destined for Oklahoma.
Mrs Alice Shute Crow wife of J J Crow died after a two year illness. She was a devoted Methodist, Sunday school teacher and missionary leader, admired for unselfish care and faith. Funeral held at Central Methodist with long list of pallbearers. Survived by her father H B Shute, husband and three children Henry Mary and Adeline Crow.
After four days and 471 ballots the Tenth District Democratic Congressional Convention in Waynesville adjourned with a plan for a district wide primary on August 15 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Robert K Reynolds and incumbent James M Grudger Jr led, others deadlocked. If no candidate wins a majority on August 15, a second primary will be held August 29 between the two leaders.
The Albemarle Enterprise notes that North Carolina politics favor those already connected with the party machine, making it difficult for outsiders to gain influence or win office without established backing.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a quick cure for colds. It claims to stop coughs and headaches and to work off the cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, and features B W GROVE’S signature on each box.
An advance list outlines prizes for Monroe Fourth of July festivities including monetary prizes across categories such as Fraternal orders Business Manufacturing Private Pony Buggies Store Fronts and prizes for young ladies from the original States as well as best decorated items. H T Baucom announces his candidacy for re election as county commissioner in the Democratic primary. Prices for cotton produce and livestock are listed with typical market notes and guidance to verify tomorrow.
A lengthy roster of cases names numerous plaintiffs and defendants including Bessie Bomar, Hemby, VanGilder, Parker, Honeycutt, Mellwain, Fowler, Helms, Hart, Tucker, Saleeby, Bruner, Gresham, Sanders, McManus, Humes, Hunter, Crow Bros, Bank of Union, Edmond, Randolph, Bracey, Medlin, Simpson, Clark, Winchester, Futch, Frazier, and others. The document notes Tuesday court sessions and witnesses need not attend until the set day.
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