Union County couple try in vain for marriage
A Monroe pair Mr. Helms and Miss Vashti Lowery traveled to Charlotte after failing to secure a marriage license in Iredell. They later obtained a license in Anson, then wed in Peachland and returned to Monroe by train. The Ledger notes the legal age claim was disputed and details surrounding who aided or obstructed their plans.
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Union County
Iredell
Monroe
Statesville
Helms
Vashti Lowery
Charlotte
Lowery
Jesville
Harry Carter
J. W. Hilton
Icemerlee
Icemertee Laundry
Lcense
Anson County
County colored Commencement in Forsyth County praised
The county held its colored commencement on Saturday with a parade of about a thousand school children. Prof J W Paisley of Winston delivered the keynote address on education and progress for colored people. Exhibits of manual training and crafts impressed crowds. Superintendent Nisbet and volunteers received praise for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Forsythe County
Clarksville
Rock Hill
J. W. Paisley
Winston
Nisbet
Miss Laney Appears At Castle Auditorium Concert
Miss Gladys Laney of Monroe North Carolina performed at a notable concert in The Castle Auditorium Torytown on the Hudson New York March 15. The program included Ring on Sweet Angelus and a trio as she sang and played piano. Arranged by Mies C. E. Mason and Christian Kriene, the event drew a large, socially prominent audience and marked an occasion of unusual importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laney
Canada
Mexico
Castle Auditorium
Torytown
Hudson
N. Y
Gladys Laney
Monroe
N. C
Miss Laney
Mies C. E. Mason
America
Christian Kriene
Ring On
Sweet Angelus
Sapho) Goudno
Trio
Local ball game College Hill tops Prospect 8 to 4
From Waxhaw notes a Saturday match between College Hill and Prospect drew a good crowd despite poor weather. College Hill won 8 to 4. Also reported are incidents in Buford and Monroe involving local residents, plus travel, crime, and political chatter across Stanly County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom the
Waxhaw Enterprise
Sexson
College Hill
Fraudulent prescriptions tied to a liquor raid investigated
A dispensary raid uncovered ten fraudulent prescriptions written purportedly by Dr Hart Hartsell but signed by others on scraps of paper. The store circulated liquor from the fake scripts, with several men named as intended recipients. Authorities, led by Chief Laney, vow to expose the guilty party and pursue accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miodleal Deporitory
Jet
Neiling
Dr. Hartsell
Stanly
Laney
Hartsell
RC. Punderburk
Plyler-Funderturk Company
Skept
Beccame
J. F. Drake
Self
George Nance
J. 8. Drake
A. B. Purr
Henry Yow
Gul Threat
Lee Mangus
H. M. Baneem
Doyle
Lee
Bills Introduced To Standardize Cotton And Grain
Representative Lever of South Carolina introduces two bills to Congress to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to set standards for cotton and grain, regulate grading and interstate shipment, and authorize inspections. Violations would bring fines up to 1000 dollars. initial appropriations total 400,000 dollars. The measure aims to end buyer control of prices by fixing precise grades and allowing farmers a voice in pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Secretary of Agriculture
Tony
Department For Agriculture
Lever
Death of Youngs Man Hurley Starnes
J Hurley Starnes son of Mr and Mrs G B Starnes of North Monroe died Saturday evening at 2 o clock after a short typhoid fever illness. He was born August 14 1896 and was 17 years 7 months old. Funeral at home conducted by Rev R H Keanington followed by interment at Helms cemetery with pallbearers Will Broom L Mosler W J Trull Mr Bled Mr Funderburk and Mr Helms. Sympathy extended to the grieving family.
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Wes
Amon Fonderurk
Barlal
Bea
N. A. Fonderburk
Granville Massey
Mr. Funderburk
Funderburk
Punderburk
Oried
Ashcraft Brothers
Monroe
Eschon
Watson Grove
F. A. Krauss
Krauswood
Enterprise Office
Krauss
T. P. Starnes
Buford
Dave Bruce
Dave
Unity
South Carolina
Esalah Timmons
Buford Township
Timmons
Millard Belk
O. BE. Cunningham
Waxhaw
Youngs
J. Hurley Starnes
G. B. Starnes
North Monroe
J. B. Starnes
Kelis
Fulton G. Starnes
Concord
Joseph
Starnes
Amos L. Starnes
United States Army
Galveson
Tex
Hurley
Belng
R. H. Keanington
Helms Cemetery
Isidl
Will Broom
L. Mosler
W. J. Trull
Bled
Mr. Helms
Appreciation of J Reece Blair by State Democratic Committee
At its Raleigh meeting on March 16 the Democratic Executive Committee adopted a resolution honoring the late J Reece Blair. It lauds him as a steadfast party defender, selfless, courageous, and a loyal friend. The resolution calls for copies to Mrs Blair and publication in The State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Raleigh
Democratic Executive
J. Reece Blair
Democratic Party
Ien
J. Ik. iMalr
Democratic State Convention May 16 and 23 Primaries
Reports from Haleteh detail Democratic State Committee actions on dates for county primaries and conventions, with county meetings set for May 14 and May 23 to elect delegates to the State convention. New officers were elected and resolutions praised Chairman Webb and Terrel, while a fund drive was endorsed for a statue of Charles B Aycock in Capitol Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couny
Haleteh
Charles A. Webb
Ie D. Warren
New Borneoa
W.S. Parsons
Helmond
J. J. Blair
Montgomery
D. G. Brummil
Graivitle
Commonwealth
Shipped Boy as Hog in Interstate Freight Scam
A veterinary inspector uncovered a scheme in which a boy was billed as a hog in a car carrying household goods from Bertrand Nebraska to Garner South Dakota. The waybill listed a ten dollar hog value, and the shipper used misbilling to exploit low livestock rates. A hog was found hidden in the car, proving the substitute disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand
Neb
Gurke
South Dakota
Never Got Excited at Least Statesville Landmark
A garbled report describes Mrs. Mary Dixon of Cleveland County killed by a falling tree while cutting timber. her husband found her and returned to the scene after moving her body. A separate incident notes a 12 year old daughter recovering from illness while a loaded shotgun near a brother accidentally killed his sister. another Wilkes County note mentions a horse breaking a leg after its hoof got stuck in a rut.
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Statesville
Mary Dixon
Cleveland County
Shelby Stier
Matha County
Lester James
Ines
Qing Jon
Wilkes County
Wilkes
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Scofield
L. Chafer
Jeast
Azof
Russia
Senator Simmons
Washington
Albemarle Enterprise
Ke, Marsh
J. Baneas
B.C Griffin
Beth Little
WW. Hasty
Beemer Harrell
Shydion Harrell
Guy Edwards
Albemarle
W. J. Kennedy
Uawail
Johnny Morton
Paul Lilly
Kingville
James Smoth
Lilly
Smith
Mt. Gilead
A. C. Honeycutt Hay
Hunieutt
R. L Smith
Stith
Billy Ee
P. B. Gary
Gary
Charlie Davis
Charlie
W. T. Lemmond
Marvin
Enterprise
Lemmond
Williamsburg
8. C
Thurjow Carter
Lancaster
Bacchus
Efird
Etled
Bard
Suh
J.B. Shing
Norwood
Norwood Manufacuring Company
Stanly County
Rann
T. A. Hathcock
Norewod
Dr. Hathcock
A.C. Heath
BE. E. Sauces
Marshville
5. B. Marsh
F. A. Mareh
Jas. A. Mareh
Old Home
James
W. Kurfees
Polkton
Wadesboro
Griffin's Mill
A. BE. Meachum
Marehville
Annie Helms
J. Helms
Padicah
Kentucky
E. M. Helms
New Salem Township
Fairfield
McCarver
de, Hartfelt
MI J
Mert
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