Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Monroe Journal in Monroe, North Carolina

Page 1

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

1

Wilson orders 100000 more troops to Mexican border

President Wilson mobilizes nearly all state militia into federal service to reinforce regulars on the Mexican border amid escalating tensions with Carranza. North Carolina plans a Morehead City gathering of 5 6 thousand guardsmen as preparations unfold across the nation for possible war.

Preident Wilson Mex United States Mexico North Carolina Spe Morehead Morehead City Frevina Pershing Caranza Washington Carranza Carranna Carranga General Pershing Lansing Tadine Mexico City Eliseo, Aredondo Funston Washington Dispatch National Guard District of Columbia Frederick Pubston Baker Daniels Navy Department Navy Trevino Chihuahu San Benito Texas Anderson Brownaville Fonston Meoumauen Voune Puneton Caranz Congress New Mexico Arizon Preston Pershingey Namiquipa Columbus Noxt Haker Maker General Funston War Department Lecretary Baker

Doster House Fire Destroys Monroe Residence

The fine country home of Mr. J B Doster, five miles southwest of Monroe, burned between nine and ten this morning. Mrs Doster was unaware of the blaze as Mr Doster plowed in a field. Only a piano and a bureau were saved. the ten room house was nearly new and painted this spring. Insurance of one thousand dollars will not cover half the losses.

J. B. Doster Monroe Mr. Doster

Blakeney Elected Dent of State Bankers Association

W S Blakeney president of the Thaw Union was elected president of the North Carolina Bankers Association at Asheville. The meeting adjourned Saturday with Blakeney to serve the ending year and select the next meeting place. Other vice presidents named were J A Gray, J J Ramsey, and W B Drake.

Blakeney Thaw Union North Carolina Bankers Association Asheville Maleigh News and Observer Bankers Osaveia Tte Hibert Iien Monroe Megara W. B. Drake Raleigh Jas A. Gray Winston J. J. Ramsey Henderson

Colored Teachers Institute at Monroe Begins August 7

County schedule calls for an institute for colored teachers at Monroe starting August 7. Conducted by Prof. J. W. Paisley the event asks teachers to bring twenty five cont ench to cover industrial work materials raffia and water colors. Law requires all teachers to attend, says County Superintendent Nisbet.

Monroe J. W. Paisley Nisbet

Dr Stevens Named Union County Health Chief For Three Years

A local notice asserts Dr 8 A Stevens is County Superintendent of Health and has held the role for three years He is referred to as the State Doctor for Union county with authority over health matters involving the insane paupers disabled and county dependents The writer MD Stewart hints at emergency calls and asks for Stevens contact number to be shared promptly

Waxhaw Woman's Club Wilma Helms Susie Secrest Joanie Richardson Gertrude Griffins Beulah Ashely Oxceda Canning Club Lancaster Canning Osceola Hulkes Oxeeoa Williams Gin Joe Cunningham Kane Westion Mr. Beasley Mist Wilkins Jackson Township Hickory Dr. Stewarts Addres Journal Union County 8. A. Stevens Medley Central Dr. Stevens MD. Stewart

Declining Republican Nomination for County Commissioner

Marcus Mullis declines the Republican nomination for county commissioner. He states appreciation for the honor but cannot accept the nomination and sends a respectful note. The brief communication preserves his decision and courtesy without further details.

Marcus Mullis

Wingate Locals and Personal News

Wingate locals report a visit by Rev Joseph A Hivens and family amid social gatherings in Wingate and Monroe. Weather brings rain helping crops, while residents discuss community events including a family Tay at Mesidow Branch and birthday celebrations. Local workers James Lowery and Thomas Green are noted, with questions raised about youth morals and conduct.

Tna Hfe Mirsen Glidge Nell Hefner Charlotte RL. Womble Miss Jonese Boyce Helma Monroe Briday Ralph Griffin Gastonia Bia Hio Sam Bamily Tay Mesidow Wegents Doamster Frank Greer Thomas Green James Lowery City Point Dupont Company Lowery Hhis Rane Evdence

Boy defies firing by returns to work in same shop

In Cleveland a boy left school to work for a small manufacturer. After a week’s trial he was discharged with the instruction to take his pay and leave. He reappeared Monday morning, claiming his mother’s discipline justified his return, prompting questions about blame and responsibility for correcting such conduct.

May Wingate Providence Street Stella Wingate Charlotte Carl McMurray Clinton College Clinton Clarence McMurray United State Army Philipines Islands Hime D. H. Heine Rehoboth Cleveland Syn

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Juares Mazatlan State Department Gen- 1 Perul Mately Rodgers Sway Feoman New York Niagara Measts T. J. Gordon N. W. Tharp Ray Krauss Craven Gordon North Virginia Lexington Gettysburg Ligonei Pittsburg Meadesville Niagara Falls Lake Toronto Canada New York State Highway Syracuse Albany New York City Trenton N. J Richmond Fredericksburg Ne W Tharp Messrs Ray Kranes Geing Jackson Phillipines Stewart Henry Niven Julian White Olin Niven Lee Heigher Perry Plyler Theron McGuirt Great Falls Joe McLaughlin David Simpson Walkersville H. C. Houston Newberry S. C Massey Richard Nisbet Bishopville Alisses Kataline Neille McDonald Chamber of Commerce C. Roberts Rock Hill S.C Geo Gastonia Chamber of Commerce Roberts Cove E. ©. Carpenter Monroe Depot Tiegrace Golue Main Street Ely Monye Chaimber of Commerce Monroe Ca Ststm Mongor WS. Blakeney Dent THE State Bankers Association Monroe Minot Wingate Joseph A. Hivens Kemp Bivens Homer Vann Iiffin Erwin Bit Ptt O. P. Timist Mia. I . Ashcraft Woman's Missionary Societies of Three Association For the Quarto
Search Courier

Search the The Monroe Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Monroe Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication