Monroe and Union County Ten Years Ago
A roundup of local events includes railway conductor meeting in Jacksonville, a farm move back to Jackson township, a famed sheep raising twin births, a West Monroe telephone exchange plan, and a famed pony Darry’s macadam accident. Also noted are legal cases, library to outfit districts, and legislative efforts on Wadesboro dry enactment and railroad bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lane
W. E. Cason
S. H. Green
Jacksonville
L. W. Helms
Monroe Manufacturing Co
Jackson Township
P. W. Richardson
Prospect
West
Monroe Township
F. H. Wolfe
Maud Secrest
Central
Sikes Company
Lafayette Street
J. W. Lance
Ben Hood
Waxhaw
Hood
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte
Lancaster
Lance
Indian Trail
Doster
Mill Grove
Tindal
W. J. Rudge Company
L Lbrarian
Wadesboro
Senate
House
Douglass of
Wake
F. B. Ashcraft
J. R. English
Ashcraft
Notable Early Education Hardships and Local Remarks
The fragment recalls a remark about a boy who aspired to the presidency, thwarted by marriage. Another line notes lifelong obstacles, citing residence seven blocks from a Carnegie library and the lack of an automobile, reflecting early 20th century civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Carnegie Library
Louisville Courier Jour
Cedar Grove News Highlights Social Time and Visits
Cedar Grove notes list Belle Tomberlin and Lois Little visiting relatives in Unionville and Monroe. Kate Presson and Belle Torberlin host and attend gatherings in Wester Chapel and Wingate with friends Effie Chaney Mattie Bivens Pearl Braswell Ada Mae Helms and others. Families such as Helms Presson Braswell Chaney and Medlin attend weekends and Sundays with relatives in Monroe Wingate and Marshville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Journal
Belle Tomberlin
Westley Chapel
Lois Little
Unionville
Sadie Bivens
Boyce Helms
Mouroe
Helms
Chas. Helms
Kate Presson
Monroe
Belle Torberlin
Melinda Broom
Wester Chapel
Miss Broom
Effie Chaney
Mattie Bivens
Pearl
Myrtle Braswell
Ada Mae Helms
Louise Braswell
Roland
Claude and
Hoyle Helms
Cicero Braswell
Fred Presson
Howard Taylor
Wingate
Louise
J. H. McCollum
Vern Tombert
Charlotte List
Jennie W
Ada Mae Jams
Hamlet
Chaney
Lonnie Helis
Monroe Apent
J. BE
Kemp Helwin
Union Grove builds brick school after past blaze
Hauling brick from Monroe to Unionville, J A Pressley leads reconstruction of Union Institute burned months ago with aim to reopen next session. Local tales note scarlet fever cases in Henry Rowell family and recovery of J Punderburk. Preaching schedule set for Sunday with Rev Haywood from Indian Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Union Grove
J. A. Pressley
Monroe
Unionville
Union Institute
Henry Rowell
J. &. Punderburk
Missen
Halle
Haywood
Indian Trail
J.C. Simpenn
J. M. Dixon
R. M. Haigler
Grove
W. H. Pressley
Mica Lela Pressler
Miville
Bruce Helms
Charlotte
Try This To Banished Rheumatic Pains Beltie Rheuma
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism and sciatica. It claims joint and muscle pain relief within days, with a 50 cent trial belt and a money back guarantee from English Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sciatica
English Drug Company
Mr. Younts Potato Crop Heads North in Spring
Mr. T L Yount, once a Hickory clerk, ships 900 bushels of sweet potatoes to the North this spring at 1.25 per bushel after losing most of his corn. During a July flood he and his 11 year old son fought to keep a seven acre field weeded, earning about 400 in two weeks while ground was too wet to plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yount
Hickory
T. L. Yount
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored for Colds
J L Easley of Macon Georgia praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. He says it has been his sister's favorite medicine for fifteen years and that it quickly relieves his own colds when taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. L. Easley
Macon
Farewell to Mrs. Julia Baucom Fowler of blessed life
The obituary honors Mrs. Julia Baucom Fowler as a devoted wife and mother whose quiet strength and quiet faith guided her community. It praises her charity, noting her care for less fortunate families and the enduring comfort of belief in eternal peace. A funeral tribute by Rev. J. E. Abernethy recalls a comforting hymn about there being no death and eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fribate
J. W. Fowler
Julia Baucom Fowler
Phorrome
Cee
J. E. Abernethy
Premier Tuan Chi-Kui Severs Relations with Germany
Premier Tuan Chi-Kui and the cabinet announced in Peking that China would sever formal relations with Germany. The House approved the move 451 to 87. The Senate vote was pending, with an expected backing from the cabinet, and a war declaration to come only after parliamentary submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Tuan Chi-Kui
House
Senate
China
Germany
Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised for health
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a mild laxative that cleanses the bowels and relieves congestion. It claims regular use at night eases spring fever feelings and promotes brighter eyes and clear skin. Pills sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union County
Fayetteville
Tara Walker
Nquor
Walker
Lockaway
Chief Chasen
Buckingham
Raleigh
W. K. Boggan
R. E. Evans
Boggan
Evans
Me. Boggan
Atlanta
Birmingham
Charles Hutchins
Cedartown
Cicero Tennant
Seaboard
Chester
the Savings, Loan and Trust Company
R. B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
W. J. Rudge CO. Jewelers
United States
Detroit Free Press
Ching
Wesan
Sikes Stables
Sikes-Sanders Co
English Drug CO
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Gordon Insurance & Investment CO
North Carolina
Henderson Garage G Machine Co
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