Dispute Over 1860s Bank Land Sale Reaches Federal Court
The Federal Court of Appeals upholds a Salisbury district decree in a long running suit tied to a 1869 sheriff sale near Shelby North Carolina. First National Bank of Charlotte bought land for 12500 in 1869 and later faced claims by A J Crews and Lewis Froneberger alleging undervaluation and collusion.
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Richmond
District Court
Salisbury
N.C
Federal Court of Appeals
First National Bank of
Charlotte
Shelby
A. J. Crews
Charleston
3. C
Cleveland
Lincoln
Burke
State Supreme Court
Lewis I. Froneberger
Knoxville, Tenn
Little Boy Blue and the Duty to Protect Children
A parents’ appeal stresses safeguarding children from croup and colds. The ad touts Gowans as a safe home remedy, claiming it eases inflammation when rubbed on. It promotes a bottle priced at 1 dollar 50 cents and 25 cents for smaller sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Gowans
Taft Signs Public Buildings Bill Withholds Hope to Veto
President Taft submitted a memorandum with the public buildings bill indicating a desire to withhold his signature. He noted many half billion dollars of items in the measure are unjustified and would harm small towns. Yet he supported authorizations crucial to Washington development and aimed to curb pork barrel tendencies in future appropriations.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
City of
Man Gets a New Stomach
A Bloomington reader, after years of gastritis and indigestion, claims MI-ONA Stomach Tablets relieved his stomach misery and gave him a new, willing stomach. The ad promises refunds and urges readers to try a 50 cent bottle today despite its dubious medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
Mi-Ona
Wim. V. Matthews
Bloomington
Ind
English Drug Co
Taft Leaves White House for Augusta Guest of Georgia
Washington bids farewell to William Howard Taft as he steps from the White House life to private citizen status. Taft plans three weeks in Augusta Georgia before returning to New Haven Yale to teach law. Crowds along the route honor the departing president with applause and well wishes.
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Augusta
Washington
D. C
William Howard Taft
Tines
Republic
Mrs. Taft
Union Station
South
Dixie
Bome
Broad
Potomac
Washington Monument
Georgia
New Haven
Yale
White House
Capitol
Mrs. W. P. Neely Dies at Rock Hill Waxhaw
News of the death at Fennel Infirmary Rock Hill late Thursday night reaches Waxhaw. Mrs. Neely 39, wife of Mr. Neely, had four children and was a longtime Waxhaw Presbyterian member. Funeral held at Waxhaw church with Rev. W W Ratchford, burial in Waxhaw cemetery.
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W. P. Neely
Rock Hill
Waxhaw Enterprise
W.P. Neeley
Fennel Infirmary
Mr. Neely
Neeley
Bettie Gaston
Chester City
Mary Gaston
Neely Vauline
Essie Neeley
Neely
Rtev
W. W. Ratchford
Eloped with married man sparks county scandal
James Michael of Southmount escorted Mamie Harris to Wadesboro and was arrested. Harris, seventeen, claims no knowledge of the man, while her father and uncle press for clarity. Michael faces seduction charges with a five thousand dollar bond. A separate plan seeks to convert the old Carolina Female College at Ansonville into a state supported property for school use through a bond issue and tax increases.
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James Michael
Southimount
Mamie Harris
Wadesboro
Sundave
Wadesboro Ansonian
J. L. Michael
T. D. Harris
C.D. Owen
Southmount
South Wadesboro
Michael
Mr. Harris
James A. Michael
Mr. Owen
The
Ansonian
Harris
Criminal Court
Davidson County
Newsome
Mamie
Court House
Davidson County Criminal Court
Old Carolina Female College
Ansonville
Carolina Female College
South
John KR. Little
Look to Your Plumbing Advertisement Teaser
A health ad urges proper sanitation and digestion care, claiming a decluttered home keeps disease at bay. It promotes Chamberlain's tablets for quick relief and notes availability through dealers.
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Chamberlain's
Notice to creditors and real estate sale in Union County
The undersigned executor of James A. Polk’s will gives creditors until February 11, 1914 to present claims at Goose Creek township residence. Debtors in Polk matters urged to settle by February 11, 1918. Also notice of sale of farm land in Monroe North Carolina, by Helms and Mullis in Union County with details on parcels, terms, and dates.
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James A. Polk
Goose Creek Township
Polk
Ec. M. Wise
H. Elizabeth Helms
Court House
Monroe
N. C
J. P. Penniger
M. C. Richardson
Richardson
R. J. Helms
H. A. Helms
H. Eliabeth Helms
Superior Court
Union County
North Carolina
County of
Union
State of North Carolina
New Salem Township
Zacks Branch
W. J. Griffin
Jas. R. Gardner
Jas. R. Stewart
M. J. Mullis
G. M. Stewart
Office of Register of Deeds
W. H. Mullis
Two Freedoms and the Choice of Duty by Kingsley
A compact reflection contrasts two freedoms the false freedom to do as one pleases and the true freedom to do what one ought. Kingsley argues maturity grants choice between duty and temptation, warning that yielding to vice leads to trouble, while self mastery aligns with divine order and moral consequence. Some men labor to attain usel hinge.
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Charles Kingsley
Farmer asks how to treat a wicked bee
An editor replies to a farmer asking for guidance on dealing with a troublesome bee. The editor urges respectful handling and cautions against reckless actions while pointing to practical, safe measures for managing bee behavior.
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Alvend
Farmers & Merchants Bank
K. Lee
L. Everett
C. B. Adams
the Savings Department
R. B. Redwine
G. B. Caldwell
Bank of Union Building
Monroe Insurance
W. J. Trull & Son
Monroe, N.C
Elgin
Waltham
Rockford
Hamilton
Miners
Howard
C. Ss. Elam
West Trade Street
Boyd
Appelate
Little Boy Blue
Raft
Alfred Jane
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, VA
New York
New York Post
Fort Carolina
Commonwealth
New Mexico
Raleigh News and Observer
Ny General Assembly
General Assembly
Aycock
News and Observer
Jack
Tom
N. Mullis
J. L. Mullis
Redwine & Sikes
Attus Com's
N. C. English
At Savings Loan & Trust Co
Dr. Leonhardt
Mone
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