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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
5
Walter A Henderson thanks Monroe voters for support in the first primary for Alderman from ward one and asks for support in the next Saturday primary. He pledges to enter the race again without factional bias and to serve the whole city to the best of his ability if elected.
The Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 a m in a changed hour, worship and sermon at 11 a m, and a 4 p m union service at the Chautauqua tent led by Rev Mr Wray. There is no night service. Reporter.
Walter Lemmond lags at the first primary but supporters push for an alderman after thirty years in West Monroe. The piece emphasizes local call for political leadership and civic renewal.
H L Fogleman will speak tonight on the subject An Analysis of Success and its guiding principles. The lecture aims to shed light on factors behind achievement and practical pathways to personal and professional growth.
Mr A Bit Mr Fitzgerald died last night at his daughter Mrs W B Houston's home after five years of declining health and a paralysis stroke. Funeral at Dr Houston's residence at 6 pm conducted by Rev J E Abernethy with Masonic honors. Born October 31 1837 in Davidson County he farmed there then moved here a decade ago to live with his brother Col W H Fitzgerald and later his daughter. Survived by two children Mrs Houston and Dr J Y Fitzgerald of Indian Trail. brother John Fitzgerald preceded him. He served in the Civil War and remained a Methodist, moving his membership to Central Methodist in Monroe.
J Berne Simpson thanks supporters from Monroe second ward for primary election aid. He praises the board’s past administration as progressive and says he retires with pride at his contributions and no apologies for the work done. A separate note mentions a girl hypnotizing a young man to buy a solitaire and wonder about another suitor.
A compact classified snippet lists WANTED a colt and a good milk cow and FOR QUICK SALE a nice automobile. LOST items include a silver vanity case monogram E H L and a wooden handled umbrella with initials R P. Return to Mrs Ella Lindsey or Roscoe Phifer. Red scarlet sage plants for sale 10 cents per dozen call 306.
Voters are urged to support Walter Hemlerson for the unexpired term of H L Crowell. He is a known businessman with experience on water mains contracts and the city debt department. Hemlerson promises progress, steadiness and upright leadership for Monroe as the sole seasoned Alderman candidate.
The county list takers adopted a schedule of values for personal property taxation. Horses and mules priced by class, milk cows by class, registered livestock listed at agreed prices, corn 1.50 per bushel, wheat 2.00 per bushel, flour 35.00 per 100 pounds, meat 18 cents per pound, lint cotton 20 cents per pound, cotton seed 60 cents per bushel, and automobiles priced at 1500 dollars and down.
Rumors suggest Mr W M Gordon is out of town too often to focus on Alderman duties. The letter rebuts this, noting his travel allows him to gain ideas on city government without neglecting ward three representation.
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