Fourth of July Marshals Named by Chief Marshal
In a June 25 1914 proclamation Chief Marshal John C. Sikes lists Assistant to Chief marshals and a long roster for the Fourth of July celebration. The document also notes Woodmen Marshals will be appointed by their camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Caldwell
R. F. Beasley
R. C. Griffin
W. L. Earnhart
Frank Houston
T. B. Laney
A. E. Bishop
Will Hu
N.C English
John Maynor
Joel Griffin
J. W. Laney
Ward Laney
FP. H. Austin
Gus Benton
PF. Broom
J. Beckley
Roy Brewer
Harcrove Bowles
Zed Cuthbertson
T. L. Crowell
Fitz Henry Dillon
RK. B. Redwine
Emetiy Fletcher
H. H. Wilson
Ney McNeely
J. C. M. Vann
Ray Funderburk
H. B. Havely
James Morrow
E. L. Long
R. L
C. A. Thomas
Heary Reader
J. Y. Brooks
Gun Clontz
Z. A. Long
F. D. Helms
Charlie Griffin
T. M. Tucker
G. F. Watson
Henry Massey
W. H. Collins
J. E Doster
Edwin Niven
John Collins
J. L. Rodman, Jr
Arthur Starnes
Carl Wolfe
Jno
D. Brooks
Frank Sutton
Will Stephenson
Chas, Blackburn
M. M. Winchester
C. T. Winchester
J. I. Orr
H. Crowell
W. D. Hawfield
Walter Hoover
H. M. Kluttz
W. E. Lemmond
H. M. Orr
R. K. Orr
Lee, Jr
Lee Yandle
Dowd Secrest
J. L. Everett
Frank Fairley
Boys’ Corn Club
Henry Marsh
Claude Tyson
John C. Sikes
Lucile Love and a Big Week at the Show
The program features Lucile Love in her first appearance with a strong cast including Florence Lawence Wallace Reid Dorothy Davenport Pauline Bush King Baggot Belle Oddie Grace Cunard and Frances Ford. Friday offers music by the Monroe Orchestra plus three reel dramas Notoriety Grandfather's Romance and The End of the Feud with more. Also shown are Mexican War pictures with General Villa in a 10 cent rot show running all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lawence
Wallace Reid
Dorothy Davenport
Pauline Bush
King Baggot
Belle Oddie
Grace Cunnard
Frances Ford
Monroe
Florence Turner
Belle Cdair
Egypts Harem Intrigue Revealed by Batkie in Geo
James Batkie summarizes recent Egyptian explorations detailing the harem of King Rameses III and a plotted overthrow. Officials were bribed, messages to troops sought aid, and witchcraft invoked to back the scheme, with the judges tampered and a discreditable bias exposed in the case. The piece contrasts ancient women’s respected role with modern views, noting reverence for motherhood and strong female influence in households, estates, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
James Batkie
National Geographic Society
Egypt
Rameses III
Batkie
Baikie
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Amenhotep
Mitanni
Gilukhipa
Miss Harhard Opposes Long Work Hours at Conference
In Fort Smith Oklahoma Miss Kate Harhard commissioner of prisons told the Arkansas conference of charities and corrections that no matter how much she loved a man she would not marry him if he had to work more than eight hours a day. She urged shorter hours for workers and opposed contract prison labor. Miss Barnard criticized prison and asylum management, arguing that a convict leaving prison often does so in worse condition than upon entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Kate Harhard
Prisons and Corrections
Oklahoma
Arkansas Conference of Charities and Corrections
Barnard
Woman Drops Assault Charge Against Husband in Jamaica Court
Mrs. Louis Laparcone, 21, testified she disobeyed her husband, Louis Laparcone, and he had the right to spank her. She appeared in Jamaica court to withdraw the charges of assault against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanke
Jamaica
N. Y
Louis Laparcone
Wife's Greatness Causes Trouble in New York Separation
Mrs Jobe W Smith files for separation alleging her husband vowed to stop loving her if she gained weight and purchased her an obesity treatment. The case centers on marital strain attributed to his claims and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra
Jobe W. Smith Beaks
Wingate News Highlights Local Events and Losses
Wingate notes report Mrs. W W Haywood from Charlotte organized a new Woman's Missionary Society in the local M E church and stayed with Mrs Hugh McWhirter. James A Liles and Essie Russell wed at Rev Hagler's home. A fire destroyed Miss Hedleys dwelling and outbuildings, with heavy losses. Uncle John Q Griffin remains in fragile condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
W. W. Haywood
Charlotte
Wadesboro
Woman's Missionary Society
W. M.S
M. E
Hugh McWhirter
Daisy Brewer
J. Helms
E. C. Snyder
M. Tucker
Pageland
Huckleberry
Colle Meigs
M.s. W. C. Morgan
Anes Creek
Eep Kool
The
Mercury
Thomas Evans
R. BE. Williams
Jas. R. Bivens
Concord
Rev. E. C
James A. Liles
Essie Russell
Goose Creek Township
R. M. Hagler
Haigler
Annie
Mary Boggan
Mt. Gilead
Norwood
Alfred McWhirter
Cull Sikes
Monroe
John Q. Griffin
Hedley
Mc. Helms Place
Miss Hedley
Mary Nash
Harvey Starnes
Sale of House and Lot in Waxhaw North Carolina
Judgment sale action in Union County North Carolina to partition land among heirs. On August 1 1914 at noon at Monroe courthouse door the house and lot in Waxhaw will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Described property lies in Waxhaw bounded by J W Byrum line Dunham lot and G C N Ry right of way containing about 12 poles of an acre. deeded by J W Price and wife to Harry Yarbrough January 26 1894 reference in Union county records. ISS IKES Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Union County
Sikes Company, Incorporated
Dorothea Peer-Hasty
Milton Hasty
Superior Court
Windsor St
Joana Poer
Sikes Company
Dorothea Poer Hasty
Monroe
N. C
A. D
Waxhaw
N.C
Superior Court of
Harry Blackman
Als
Calvin Federson
Court House
County of Union
State of North Carolina
J. W. Byrum
J. Byrum
Dunham
J. W. Price
Harry Yarbrough
Office of Register Deeds
Ikes
Fire destroys Miss Hedley’s old house and belongings
Neighbor recounts a blaze that consumed an old building housing Miss Hedley, Miss Nash, and Mr. Strawn. Valuable furniture, jewelry, and clothing were lost, with cash scattered in ash. Fire likely started from the cook room stove flue as neighbors aided victims. One man narrowly saved $80 in cash. O P Timist signs off with condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nash
Mr. Strawn
J. H. Chaney
Also Mentioned on This Page
REX Theatre
Lucile Love
Esday
Universal Weekly
Mystery
Will
Saturady
General Villa
James Baikie
Tella
Knights of Pythias
Winston
Alice Norwood
Church Street
W. H. Norwood
Edward Spivey
Lou Baker
Lanes Creek Township
J. A. Bivens
Mary Futeh
Mary Davis Bright Ogburn
Mary Covington
Pattie Lee
Leroy Secrest
R. L. Stevens
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Cleveland
Folk
Bryan
Hearst
Parker
R. W. Lemmond
N. D. Saleeby Fonrob
Royal Baker and Pastry Cook
Royal Baking Powder Co
First National Bank
Shepherd Grocery Co
VIA
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Seaboard
John.t. West
Raleigh, N. C
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