Monroes Busy Week Highlights Local News and Events
Representatives Long and Vann stayed home as county commissioners met for two days. The senate debated the anti shipping bill without a vote. Cotton prices in Germany nudged higher at 17 cents. Baptist and Presbyterian church notes report ordination, lectures, and youth activities. A hospital visit for George Helm and a pardon for W L Dockery are recorded amid local society items and canning club progress in Union county.
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Union County
Gilboa
Mineral Springs
Back Where They Started Laney Home as They Began Forty Three Years Ago
A community column notes the Laneys maintain their household after forty three years, with neighbors improving homes despite hard times. Farmers bustle with sawmills active, barns and houses under construction, spring sentiments rise as gardens bloom and orchards wake. J C Laney and Mrs Cora Doster visit. Also details on a social event for Miss June Moore and Edward French Warner at The Pastime Theatre with elaborate attire and wedding party.
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Laney
Buford
Ida Laney
Calvin Laney
Henry Gribble
Jerre
J.C. Laney
Cora Doster
Gibson
June Moore
Edward French Warner
New York
Deland Matthewson
Grace 1Church
Brynport Palms
Jeanette
Miss Moore
Madeline Raymond
Chicago
Elizabeth Seholley
Boston
Virginia Lee
Savannah
Pariel Gates
Mont Clair
Helena
Alice Reed
Brynport
Reed
Miss Terrence
Langley
Hudson
Rosalaleen , Flewitt
Page
David Teneyck
Robert Blethering
Cleaning Out the Well in Monroe Brings Hope for Water
A deep Monroe well, eight inches diameter and about eleven hundred feet deep, has resisted prior cleaning efforts. Abernethy, a skilled well driller, works to remove obstructions using tailor made tools, gradually pulling free pipe, rope, hooks, and rock. Officials believe the well will soon yield ample water, signaling a major public supply recovery after years of costly, unsuccessful attempts.
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Monroe
H.W. Abernthey
Abernethy
Alderson
Providence
Mr. Abernethy
Did your playmate enjoy her visit asks a child
A mother asks her young daughter about a friend's visit, noting the child called her friend "my dear" in a dressy tone used for company. The exchange appears in Youth's Companion and reflects juvenile social cues of polite behavior during visits.
Fixing Up the Office and The Fellow That's Doing His Best
A fragmented clipping links Ferdy dropping out of business with his father to avoiding sofa pillows in the office. It also notes Washington Star verses about perseverance and appreciation. An unrelated rental ad for a six room dwelling on Crowell Street is included.
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Clyde Crowell
H. J. Crowell
Danville
Jerre
Raymond Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Springfield
Mass
Ferdy
Puck
Washington Star
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Vann Funderburk
Times
Long and
Vann
Messrs. Laney, Bawcom and Helms
George Helm
Charlotte
Wesley Helms
Senate
Germany
Baptist Church
W. H. Reddish
First Baptist Church
Wadesboro
Reddish
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Dixon
Court House
Presbytery
Associated Charities
Milas A. Helms
T. P. Dillon
Nisbet
Corinth
Annie Green
Mia
Laura Ingram
U. D
Eugene Little
CU. D.C
Lit Ue
Ingram
C. D. Meacham
City
Preston Blakeney
Mr. Blakeney
V. C. Redwine
Redwine
Edith Redwine
Asheville
Annie Redwine
Belmont
W. J. Dockery
W. L. Dockery
Colored Mail
Frank Perry
Hackman
Craig
Paredon
Adams
Stack
Maurer Sisters
Messrs
Hasty & Howie
Lyceum
Sylvester Price
A. D. Bancom
Kr.p. Liles
Arthur Helms
Thomas Little
Gwynn Griffin
Carl Belk
Unonville
Wingate
Marshville
Prospect
Prospect School
Nisbet, Co
United States
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Alexanderia
Crowell St
T. L. Crowell
Black Cat
Lee & Lee Co
North Carolina
Monroe Creamery Association
Rex Theatre
Mary Pickford
Paramount Featurechievement
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Icarlile Blackwell
Griffin .& Bivens
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