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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
A letter from Mrs Jas Duncan of Haynesville Maine extols Electric Bitters as a complete cure after doctors gave up. The ad urges use for stomach liver kidneys and the whole system to drive out waste and renew strength. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is recommended for cuts.
London announces Prince Alexander of Teck will succeed the duke of Connaught as Governor General of Canada. The Teck family history is noted as peculiar, descended from a morganatic marriage, yet producing a queen consort and a line close to George VI.
A man named Antoine Astier, a 41 year old pensioned French marine surgeon, was seized after patrons spotted him stepping over a statue cage amid vandalism in Berlin. Four marble eagle benches were damaged including statues of Frederick the Great and Electors Joachim Friedrich and Joachim II and Margrave Heinrich II. Astier claimed ownership of a Raphael painting and sought to sell it to Berlin for 1.6 million pounds.
Rev. A. M. Rich, missing the afternoon train for the first time in nine years, walked 17 miles from Yalta to Quitman to keep a church engagement at St. James Episcopal in Quitman. He arrived ten minutes late, and the congregation did not know he had walked.
Chicago Louis Taft of Harvey DL files for divorce alleging his wife struck and injured him severely with a rolling pin. He reports the incident occurred during a quarrel at home and seeks legal relief in court.
A slew of declarations from Union County residents announcing candidacy for local offices including sheriff cotton weigher clerk superior court recorder and county commissioner and state representative with all entries noting intent to run in the Democratic primary. Names include V Griffith J Winchester Chas B Barden J J Lockhart Bartley Helms John W Broom Jas P McManus Henry M Presson G Watt Davis E Houston Leem Howie H B Adams Jr Jerre C Laney R A Hudson H T Baucom J M Fairley W A Eubanks J Dunham Bundy among others.
At the request of many Democrats and believing I have reached suitable age and knowledge of law I announce my candidacy for Union County Recorder. I aim to be fair and insist on proper methods without mudsling. I seek Democratic primary support and will appreciate the voters’ backing.
A brief notice lists James K Polk as the Constable candidate in Vance Township for the Democratic primary. The filing signals party affiliation and a local contest for the upcoming primary election. The item reflects campaign positioning within a small township election context.
Coroner of Union County investigates a case involving 4 8 Plyler of Waxhaw North Carolina under county procedures With official actions outlined and local authorities coordinating the inquiry.
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