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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
3
A vintage ad listing Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of purifying the blood and curing constipation. Also Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin blemishes and Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment praised for sensitive skin with relief or money back.
Notice of Democratic primary in Union county for state officers state senator congressman and precinct executive committeemen and delegates to the county convention to be held May 16 1914 2 to 6 pm at rural precincts and 2 to 6 pm in towns pollholders named for each precinct with names listed and County Dem Ex Committee chair Stevens listed.
Qualified as administrator of the estate of Adeline Starnes, Jerry Starnes gives notice to all persons with claims against the intestate estate to present them verified at the law office of J C M Vann on or before April 17 1915 or be barred. Dated April 16 1914. Jerry Starnes Administrator of Adeline Starnes Deceased.
In Eckley Curry county Miss Artie Belle Clark wed William Strain after the groom failed to appear. Strain’s father F H Strain was declared the delinquent and the ceremony proceeded with the groom’s substitute. A justice of the peace rode 20 miles from Langlo to wed, with many friends present. The reason for the original groom’s absence remains unexplained.
Mrs John Meigs head of a Pottsville Pa school criticizes social life of wealthy private school pupils saying it robs them of initiative and breeds selfish parasites She urges responsibility and interest in nature stars birds flowers and education for minds.
Michael Haftach, silent since his memory loss, is being taught English by Rev. Dr. W. F. Prince at the county hospital. He learns a small vocabulary and basic grammar while retaining motor memory and the ability to imitate actions and handwriting.
Sadie Lyncher, seventeen, fell on the way to a party and broke her neck without realizing it. She danced the tango that night with only mild soreness. Weeks later doctors diagnosed the injury and she has been confined to a hospital bed with weights holding her head. Complete recovery expected in a few months.
Toledo citizens rode free on street cars after court delays in Toledo Railways and Light company franchise cases. Reports show about 22,000 passengers traveled without paying, about 15 percent of streetcar traffic, as fares three cents or less were not collected from many riders.
In the Superior Court Union County Mary L Conder sues J Frank Conder to secure support from the husband estate and to impose a charge on real and personal property A receiver was appointed March 16 1914 to preserve the defendant s personal property The defendant is restrained from disposing of property and must appear May 4 1914 at Monroe North Carolina to show cause why the receivership should not continue Official notice by Judge Thos J Shaw Stack Parker attorneys for plaintiff.
A 7 1/3 acre tract in Buford township Union County North Carolina will be sold at public auction at the Monroe court house door on May 9 1914 at 12 oclock noon to the highest cash bidder under a 1914 Superior Court judgment in special proceeding No 678 The sale is subject to a survey and report on file with the Clerk of the Superior Court The commissioner M H Richardson signs this notice April 4 1914
In Superior Court the administrator of Sallie Ghent seeks to sell real estate to satisfy debts. Defendants listed as heirs at law are nonresidents or not found in the state. A notice to appear and answer is published in The Monroe Journal for four weeks, scheduling May 2, 1914, at Union County Courthouse.
Appointed administrator J. Funderburk seeks all claims against the estate to be presented by March 25, 1916. Claims must be authenticated or barred from recovery. Those owing the intestate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated March 23, 1914. Stack and Parker attorneys.
Notice is given that the Smith Roberts Company a partnership of Jacob Smith and James W Roberts has been dissolved by mutual consent and all claims should be presented to Jacob Smith for adjustment All accounts due the firm are payable to Jacob Smith The business will continue at Indian Trail North Carolina under the name of Jacob Smith April 1914.
Public auction at the Monroe courthouse on Saturday, June 16 1914 at 12 o'clock M. will sell two parcels in Unionville Union County North Carolina. The first tract borders J T Hamilton and Smiths line and was conveyed to Dr W H Smith in 1909. The second tract adjoins the first and other lands and contains about four acres. Terms: one third cash, balance in three months with title upon final payment. Commissioners W B Love J J Parker J C Brooks supervise.
By order of the Superior Court of Union County the sale of a 57.87 acre land parcel on Twelve Mile Creek in Jackson township will occur at the courthouse door in Monroe North Carolina. The land lies partly within Waxhaw corporate limits and will be offered in two lots and as a whole with bidding determining approval. One half cash balance due December 1 1914 with credit terms secured by note and security. W J Goin commissioner with Redwing and Sikes attorneys.
Executors of G W Flow deceased announce sale at Monroe North Carolina courthouse on Monday May 4 1914 at 12 noon. 167 acre tract in 5 lots and 88 acre tract in 3 lots near Houstonville on Seaboard Air Line Railway plus a store and a residence on Jefferson and Hayne Streets in Monroe. Lands heavily timbered with four million feet timber estimate and Beaver Dam creek. Sale plan: first by lots then as a whole. One half bid due November 1 1914 and balance April 1 1915 with bonds and approved security. Title retained until full payment. Exrs S B Hart J E Henderson and M L Flow.
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