Sudden Deaths Take Mrs. Long and Mr. Irby in Two Towns
Mrs. Melissa Long of Goose Creek died Sunday at her son B Longs home after a heart attack felt at Sunday school. She was 70 and a Zion Methodist member. funeral held today led by Rev. M T Steele. Mr. J C Irby of Wolfsville Sandy Ridge township died Sunday night of heart failure at age fifty, survived by wife and children. burial at Pleasant Grove. He had run a merchandise business at Wolfsville old R B Redwine stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Long
Goose Creek
Mr. Ireby
Sandy
Gitndson
Melissa Long
G. C. Long
Mr. B. Long
Long
John S. Long
Zion Methodist Church
M. T. Steele
J.C. Irby
Wolfsville
Sandy Ridge
Irby
T. P. Keziah
Hebron
Pleasant Grove
R. B. Redwine
John J .Long
D. Long
Benton Heights
John Love
Goose Creek Township
J. J. Long
C. A. and
Curtis Long
Jane Tice
F. H. Austin
W. Love
Rushing to be electrocuted after first degree murder verdict
Yesterfield court convicts C P Rushing of murdering his wife near Mt Croghan and sentences him to die in the electric chair on April 18. Judge Gage allows no mercy as other defendants face terms for various charges while cases including McManus and Redfearn wrap up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesterfield Advertiser
Court of General Sessions
Gage
Messrs. Lowry
Baker
Jefferson
Pageland
State
McManus
Supreme Court
C. P. Rushing
Mt. Croghan
Murray of
Cheraw
Rushing
Graham Moore
Ruby
Ram
Chain Gang
Ate
Henry McKenzie
Jim Howell
J. W
Redfearn
Marriage of Miss Osborne and Mr Harrell at Waxhaw
Miss Attice Osborne of Waxhaw and Mr W O Harrell of Marshville wed quietly at the bride’s Waxhaw home, Rev M T Steele officiating. Afterward the bridal party departed for Marshville to begin their life together. Osbornes guests speak of her popularity and Harrell as a leading mercantile figure in Marshville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Osborne
Harrell
Marshville
Attice Osborne
Waxhaw
M. T. Steele
Mrs Joshua Brooks Dies at 69 in Stanly County
Mrs. Joshua Brooks died February 23 at her Stanly County home. A native of the county, she was 69, survived by her husband and several children. A Baptist parishioner, she was known for Christian character. Funeral held at Philadelphia church in Stanly. Recorder's Court: Clayton Hooks fined for concealed weapon. Hiram Sikes fined for whiskey sale. James Ryan jailed for vagrancy. Orange Jaggers found not guilty for disturbing a public meeting. John Glenn and Perk Autry cited for alcohol and assault charges. other cases include speeding, telephone damage, and ordinance violations. John McCorkle cited for ordinance violation. William Jackson acquitted in Caldwell county self defense case. Gus Moose pled guilty to manslaughter, three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Brooks
Stanly County
Stanly
Brroks
The
Baptist Church
Philadelphia Church
William Jackson
Caldwell County
Gus Moose
Bomgarner
Caldwell
Jurors for March Term and a Wedding Recap
A wedding at the Trull home near North Monroe featured Ada Trull wed to Sidney Vandall with Rev. Miltoning officiating and a Mendelssohn march. Jurors for March Term were drawn to serve a one week term beginning March 17 in Superior Court. Also noted: Capt. Orren Randolph Smith, Confederate flag designer, died at 82 in Henderson, and Mrs Rebecca Faggart near Mt Pleasant attempted suicide by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lata
Superior ‘Court
E.W. Helms
W. H. Staton
Lee Russell
J. K. Trull
J. Lex Helms
D. B. Snyder
J. B. Outen
R. A. Hudson
H. M. Farr
Sam H. Hudson
Frank W. Howle
R. W. Willams
J. C. Foard
W. J. Hemby
F. M. Sutton
A. J. Aycock
D. 8. Montgomery
T. C. Edwards
N. C. English
BE. C. Burton Parker
John P. Griffin
T. F. Gordon
I. N. Medin
H. A. Shute
C. S. Brooks
J. N. Sturdivant
W. C. Broom
M. L. Phifer
G. A. McCain
Sanford Smith
Minor EB. Plyfer
M. C. Aust
A. Moore
A. E. Morgan
Orren Randolph Smith
Joasica Smith
Henderson
Mt. Pleasant
Rebecca Faggart
Cabarrus County
Children Bitten By Bog Dog In Buford Area
Two Buford township children were bitten by a dog blamed as mad. The dog, belonging to Cull Richardson, affected New Hope Sandy Ridge and Prospect sections, leading locals to shoot dogs amid fear. A seven or eight year old boy suffered a severe arm bite and inflammation. the girl was only slightly scratched. The boy and his family sought Pasteur Institute examination in Raleigh and returned. Mrs. D Long of Benton Heights died of bronchial pneumonia at 64. She leaves a husband J J Long and several relatives. The piece also notes turmoil as liquor laws create enforcement confusion across counties with dry zones and shifting shipment routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
Raleigh
Zeb Richardson
Buford Township
Cull Richardson
Zeb End Charlie Richardson
Ralegh
Pasteur Institute
New Hope
Sandy Ridge
Prospect
County Commencement and Prize Awards Announced
County wide commencement planned with events Friday 8 30 pm and Saturday March 22 spelling and debate contests. Supt J Y Joyner to speak with prizes including five dollar gold from Dr W H Houston and five dollar jewelry from W J Rudge Co for top speller and primary winner. Debater to receive gold medal from J J Parker. Public dinner discouraged. families to bring baskets. Also note flowers laid on Woodrow Wilsons parents graves in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. J. Y. Joyner
W. H. Houston
W. J. Rudge
J. J. Parker
R. N. Nisbet
Surry County Republican Seeks Mt Alry Postmaster Job
Mr Sam Marshall, a notable Surry county Republican appointed postmaster at Mt Alry by President Taft but not confirmed, attended the Washington inauguration. He called on Vice President Marshall, whom he claims as his second cousin, and believes this kinship may help him keep the Mt Alry post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Marshall
Surry County
Mt. Alry
Taft
Washington
Marshall
Surry
Alry
Deadly blast rocks Baltimore harbor dynamite ship explodes
In Baltimore on March 7 three hundred tons of dynamite aboard the British tramp Alum Chine exploded in the lower harbor near Fort Howard. Dozens were killed or injured as the tug Atlantic and other vessels rushed to aid crews. Authorities launched a full investigation while survivors recounted chaotic scenes and heroic rescues.
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Yale
Baltimore
Fort Howard
Atlantic
Cangon
Chine
Lgues
Joseph K. Foard Company
Alum Chine
Panama
Col Mer Jaxon
van Dyke
The
Jerome
Witne
Guthrie
E. J. Ansley
Alem Chine
Joseph T. Hood
Robert Diggs
J. R Thompson
Jason
Dynamite Explosion Claims Stir Baltimore Harbor
The Alum Chine disaster near Baltimore sparked rival theories. William J Bombherdt, stevedore assistant foreman, is under arrest after Morris Price claimed he saw Bombherdt hook into a dynamite box and cause the blast. Experts debate spontaneous combustion versus friction, bunkers igniting, or a caps box misfire as the true cause.
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Baltimore
Mareh
William J. Bombherdt
Ab Chine
M. Bombardt
Cor Russell
Morris Price
Bowhardt
Scoroner
Price
Sievotoros
Bomhardt
Alum Chine
Bornhardt
Death of J. F. Moody Veteran Confederate Soldier Passes
John J. Moody died at his home Thursday morning from heart disease after a fifteen month illness. Born September 17, 1841 in Lancaster County South Carolina, he was over 71. A veteran Confederate soldier wounded in battle, he spent over fifty years in the Baptist church and served as a deacon at First Baptist. He was married to Isabelle Small on June 25, 1865. He moved to a farm near Monroe in 1868 and worked as a salesman for Stevens & Phifer and later J. R. English & Co. Funeral services were held at his residence Wednesday at 10 AM conducted by Rev. Braxton Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
John J. Moody
Mr. Moody
Lancaster County
S. C
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Isabelle Small
W. W. Horn
Monroe
Stevens & Phifer
J. JR. English & Co
Braxton Craig
Sewing party and book club meeting noted in local notices
Mrs Roscoe Priefer hosted a pleasant sewing party for Mrs J J McHugh of Elberton Ga. A Van Dyke book club meeting was held at Mrs R H Hargett’s Washington Street home with papers on The Plantation Negro and The Manor-house Negro. Guests included Mrs J Harrett and Miss Herring. Baracas and Philathers of the Presbyterian church planned a MusE gathering with Dr and Mrs Gur ney. Mary Hudson hosted a supper recalling former graded school girls and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McHugh
Elberton
Roscoe Prifer
van Dyke Book Club
R. H. Hargett
Washington Street
Mesdavmnes V
Jstkes
Ow.kochiitcky
Neal Redfeart
J. Harett
Miss Herring
Baracas
Presbyterian Church
Gurney
Mary Hudson
Lara Month
Mary Crow
Annie Houston
Olive Hoyte
Mary Redwine
Mabel Smith
Phifer
Cora
Montgomery
Grice Smith
Louise
Morrow
Anna Payne
Leslie Covington
Essie Green
Death of an Aged Woman in Vance Township
After a lengthy illness Mrs. Nancy Byrum aged 77 died in Vance township on February. She was married first to Harvey Gordon who perished in the Civil War and then to D M Byrum who died in 1876. Left are two sons Mesars Dy, M. and Jay Gordon and two daughters Mesdames M C Polk and EE Helms. Sisters Matilda Rogers, Jane Secrest and Miss Sadie Henegar survive. A Baptist Church member for many years she was remembered for her faithfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Huntley
Telitha Huntley
Stephen Huntley
Lanes Creek Township
G. H. Jones
Joxsup
Georgia
Nancy Byrum
Vance Township
Byrum
Misn Jegar
Harvey Gordon
D.m.byrum
Mesars. Dy
Jay Gordon
Mesdames M.C. Polk
EE. Helms
Matilda Rogers
Jane Secrest
Sadie Henegar
The
Baptist Church
A Collector With Help From Recorder Backing
After court hours yesterday morning Officer Barrett collected money and remarked he was a good collector when the Recorder was backing him up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
What Made the Women Mad Parade Before Inauguration
A mammoth suffrage parade in Washington the day before inauguration drew national attention for alleged mistreatment by crowds and police neglect. Witness J H Benton, Monroe, said he saw little wrong as he watched for hours while men and boys breached lines. A female witness testified that men shouted these are nothing but hens we came out to see chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. H. Benton
Monroe
Senate Committee
Wileb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trull-Yandle
Journal
J. Trull
North Monroe
Mias Ada Trull
Mmr
Sidney Vandh
Miington
2Nd Methodist Church
J) M. Stack
Chester Bagon
George Trull
Cora Trull
Louie Yandie
Minnie Yandie
Lee Trull
Daisy Thomason
Fred Polk
Hallie Neal Pollock
Oscar Trull
Marie Griffin
Pauline Edwards
Margie St. Claire
Lois Privett
Mack Yandle
Coyte Trull
North Carolina
Congress
Anson
Rutherfordton
Cherokee
Macon
Burke
Express Company
Tn Anson
Marahville
Wingate
Wadesboro
Woodrow Wilson
Columbia
D. C
Ladies’ Church Society
Joseph Wilson
Wilson
Theological
Princeton
Pirces
Britannia
Lazaretto
Peter J. Curran
Dunn
Claster
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