Indian ferryman charged with wife murder near Catawba dam
Toad Harris, a ferryman by the Catawba dam, was jailed Tuesday on a murder charge after shooting his wife at their home by the ferry. The woman, who had just given birth, died late that night at Rock Hill hospital. Harris, about 40 and a Catawba tribal member, gave no statement.
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Toad Harris
Catawba Dam
Harris
Rock Hill
Fort Mil
G. M. Trammel
Mr. Mackey
Mackey
Lancaster
National Bank of Lancaster
Old Monroe Tales and Courtroom Anecdotes
Sketches by John Beasley recalls colorful local characters in Monroe, including a boastful preacher Sandy McLarty who misquotes scripture, a building loan tale about Billy Malone, a Griffin stables joke, and a glee club tale at Whitsett Institute. It also relays Squire McCauley’s court, interactions with his nephew Tom, and Love Vow’s running grudge against the judge’s fiery courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beasley
Sandy McLarty
Darkey
Monroe
Sandy
Jonah
Breiheren
O. C. Carter
Billy Malone
Inio
Parise Iction
Billy Mate
Biny Malone
Griffin
Raymond Griffin
Winchester
Charlie
Tom Fowler
Vern Austin
Hayden Shepherd
Glee Club
Whitsett Institute
Burlington
Vern
Hayden
Squire McCauley
Tom
Cass
Squire U*s
Sam
Win
Tris
McCauley
Hilth
Fam
Lais McCauley
Walter Ayers Learns Quick Lesson From Accident
Correspondent notes Walter Ayers lost part of a finger when a horse pulled a rein tied to his finger during a playful mishap. South Monroe residents attend church, sales and social events, with Rev. James Warrey preaching and plans for a March 16 entertainment at the school. Local news mentions visitors Reece Blakeney and John Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
South Monroe
van Strawn
James Warrey
Mary McCorkle
Lillian Parker
Murele Mills
Louise Cox
Walter Ayers
Reece Blakeney
Pageland
Monroe
John Huffman
Hickory
Max
Rexall Store News on Saving with Home Gardens and New Goods
Rexall Store urges cost of living relief through home gardening and fresh seeds. Ed McLellan showcases milk shakes and safe sterilization at the soda fountain. Page perfume, El Reese cigars, trusses, and Seabury & Johnson surgical dressings arrive for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McLellan
Greensboro
Seabury & Johnson
Deed of Trust Sale in Union County North Carolina
The notice details a deed of trust dated 1916 to secure a $426 note, with default triggering public sale. Trustee W. J. Pratt will auction March assets including a 1915 Model Ford Touring car and property rights in a lot described by boundaries and adjoining properties in Monroe, North Carolina.
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Register of Deeds
Union County
North Carolina
Rangom Rogers
Monroe
Neal
J. B. Stack
Sikes
White
J. E. Stack
Dr. Neal
Ransom Rogers
Heath Hardware Company
Emsley Armfield
Saime
Rogers
Hudson Alley
Gatewood Lot
EB. A. Armfield
Emeley Armfeld
Office Register of Deeds
Emsley Armfeld
Office of the Register of Deeds
W. J. Pratt
J.C. M. Vann
Hell Morgan's Girl at Pastime Theatre
The Pastime Theatre presents Hell Morgan's Girl on March 29 with stars Lola, Olga, and Lola in a San Francisco drama. Roger Curwell, an art student turned derelict, finds love with Olga while Lola opposes rival Sleter as a citywide quake and fire erupt, ending with Lola aiding her father amid refugee chaos.
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Pastime Theatre
Hell Morgan's
Harvey Gates
Ida May Park
Jos. de Grasse
Lola
Dorothy Phillips
Olga
Lilyan Rosine
Oliver Curwell
Joseph Girard
Roger Curwell
William Stowell
Hell” Morgan
Alfred Allen Slater Noble
Chaney
Roger
San Francisco
Oliver
Sailor's Rest
Hell Morgan
Morgan
Sleter
Olea
Glen
Land
Sailor's
Presidio
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Rex Theatre
King Murray-Jones
Divaceras
Helen Holmes -II
Lass of
The
Lumberlands
Harold Lockwood
Mae Allison
Marie van Vorst
Paramount Feature
Francis Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Rexall Store News
the Union Drug Co
A. M. Secrest, Ph.g., Mer
Sheerlock
Wattson
First National Bank
Sec Ter
Curtis Mackey
John T. Green
United States
Federal Court
Western District of
South Carolina
William Pole
National Bank Examiner
Washington
J. ¢. Smith Co
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