Marshville Marriage At Bride's Parents Home
Mr J Raymond Griffin and Miss Blake Ashcraft wed this afternoon at 4 at the Ashcraft home five miles south of Marshville Rev J A Bivens officiates Griffin is son of Mr and Mrs C P Griffin Jr of White Store township and employed as a post office clerk The bride is praised for beauty virtue and compatibility plus several local visits and travel notes attend the ceremony and related family news
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Marshville
J. Raymond Griffin
Blake Ashcraft
V. A. Ashcraft
J. A. Bivens
Griffin
C. P. Griffin
White Store Township
Mr. Griffin
Elood
Ruth Hanna
Chesterfield
Lina Covington
B.A. Thaxton
Roxboro
Thaxton
Philadelphia
Kansas City
E. C. Griffin
Charlotte
Miss Fay Griffin
B.A. Hallman
Unionville
Lillie A. Price
Ben
Splines and Silencers in Early Medical and Machinery Noise Tests
The article describes celluloid splints for immobilizing recovering paralysis patients, replacing older devices with lighter supportive casts. It also notes Harvard engineers designing a quieting system for a New York power plant, using a basement well and felt covered flash boards to dampen noise. A Berlin botanical garden scene features Gretchen and a sign reading The Stork, with a child’s remark about recognition.
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Plaster of Paris
Harvard
New York
Neighboorhood
Women Peace Congress at The Hague Signals Future Hope
The International Peace Congress of Women at The Hague brings fourteen nations together to advocate peace. Observers note it marks a historic step toward a feminine global alliance that could influence future treaties, despite uncertain immediate impact. Susie the cat returns after 300 miles from Broadhead, Wis., to Mrs. Banks in Baltimore area, prompting wonder about her travels. Wadesboro Ansonian reports Anson county Poultry Clubs featured in the Pennsylvania Grit, highlighting local youth progress.
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Baltimore Sun
International Peace Congress of Women
The
Hague
France
Holland
Germany
Miss Courtney
England
Europe
Paul
Susie
C. T. Banks
Broadhead
Wis
Banks
Mrs. Banks
Wadesboro
Ansonian A_newsboy
Pennsylvania Grit
Anson County Poultry Clubs
Polkton
Diamond Hill
Flat Rock
McFarlan
Anson County
United States
The Terrible Alternative In Fiction Breaks Happiness
A Philadelphia Ledger tale shows a young wife sobbing and declaring divorce as the husband blusters about a new cook, revealing how idylls are toppled by harsh material needs. Names and dates are not provided, but the scene captures a strained domestic moment in a sensational tone.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Guna
Dr. King's New Discovery Colds Remedy Urges Early Use
An old medicine advertisement urges prompt treatment for ice and cold symptoms. It claims Dr. King's New Discovery clears the head and eases breathing, preventing weakness from neglect. A bottle is recommended for immediate use to feel better quickly.
Statesville ministers debate Sunday night services
The Landmark reports that many Statesville residents have abandoned evening church services, prompting a secretary of the Ministerial Association to ask congregations whether to discontinue tonight services. A meeting of local ministers set the question, noting Statesville’s proximity to Charlotte’s campaign and even a train run to a Charlotte service. The outcome will be watched as a potential uniqueness in North Carolina towns.
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Statesville
Charlotte
John F. Kirk
Ministerial Association
North Carolina
Thoughts on Mother's Day and wartime innovations
The article recalls Mother's Day origins and urges real acts to ease mothers' burdens. It tells of four men who plan to honor wives and mothers, plus notes on wartime gear such as new Army attire, a French knit garment with buttons and buttonholes, a fur lined rubber coat for officers, and a quilted union suit style sleeping bag aiding night action.
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Mother Way
Mother H
Why the foreign devil never has more than one wife
A humorous anecdote from The Southern Woman's Magazine recounts a Chinese mandarin's eight wives examining a missionary's attire and feet. They conclude that the missionary could walk well like a man, prompting a jab about restraint and the reason the foreign devil limits wives to one.
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China
Southern Woman's Magazine
Pine Forest Remedy Promises Health Boost
An old time notice touts Pine-Tar-Honey from Dr Bell for clearing throat and lungs and restoring vigor. It mentions Jodon bottle tea druggists and Electric Bitters as a strong tonic in the herbal health market.
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Dr. Bell
Lloyd George Discusses War Cost and Tax Plans
David Lloyd George, British Chancellor of the Exchequer, outlined wartime costs and fiscal outlook before Parliament. He cited daily expenditures near 1 million, a potential 6 billion annual bill, and a doubled national debt beyond 594 million. He signalled possible new taxes if the war extended, but announced no fresh levies immediately and proposed renewing the income tax with modest changes while considering broader contributions if the conflict lasts longer.
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Lloyd George
London
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George Sali
Great Britain
Cheneller
Howse
Lioyd George
Chaovellor
Fina
Britain
Lloyd Ree
Hmita
Accidental Death From Toewhip Handle Tragedy
William Johnson Jr a farmer on I M Andersons farm near Reidsville wielded a towhip during a Sunday incident. The smooth handle slipped killing his 10 year old son instantly as the mother stood nearby. Johnson fainted and the coroner's inquest ruled death accidental. He was jailed awaiting investigation.
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Pather
Spartanburg Dispatch
William Johnson, Jr
I. M. Anderson
Reidsville
Tee
Johnson
A Long Trip and the Absentminded Professor
A beloved college professor noted for kindness and mild absentmindedness is playfully teased by his niece about her first-born. When pressed, he inquires if the baby can walk, only to be told the child has walked for five months, prompting the professor to wonder how far the baby has traveled.
List Taker Appointments In Union County Townships
Notice lists list takers and assessors schedule for Union County townships detailing locations and May dates. Appointments span Mountain Springs Armfield's Walters' store Trinity school house J E Greens and several others with times from 7 20 am to 5 30 pm.
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Tisttaker
Union County
A. M. Nisbet's
Mountain Springs
Armfield’s
Walters’ Store
Trinity School House
J. E. Green
Commissioner sale of B D Austin old mill tract near Marshville
Under a Union County NC judgment in B D Austin vs J C Brooks et al the court will sell May 29 1915 at the Union County courthouse at noon the 11 acre B D Austin old mill tract in Goon Creek township seven miles from Marshville including mill pond mill lot mill house and one tenant house cash due at sale with balance in six months bearing interest auction at public sale to highest bidder in cash by J C M Van John clerk of Superior Court
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R. W. Lemond
Superior Court of
Union County
B.D. Austin
J. C. Brooks
P. D
Court House
North Carolina
Goon Creek Township
Austin
Marshville
County of Union
State of North Carolina
J. c¢ M van John
Administrators Notice for Samuel Belk Estate
Henry Belk announces as administrator of Samuel Belk deceased that creditors must file claims by April 27, 1918 and debtors should settle promptly. Notice dated April 24, 1916, Ney McNeely attorney.
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Samuel Belk
Henry Belk
Samuel Beth
De'd. Ney McNeely
Administrators Notice of Lydia A Staton Estate
McIntyre administrator warns all claims against Lydia A Staton estate must be presented at his Wingate home by April 2 1916 or be barred. He demands prompt settlements from all debtors. Attorneys Stack and Parker on file.
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Lydia A. Staton
Wingate
McIntyre
Admr
Dia A. Staton
Stack
Notice of divorce action in Union County Superior Court
In the Superior Court of Union County North Carolina a divorce action Bertie McCall plaintiff versus Grady McCall defendant has begun to dissolve the bonds of matrimony. The defendant must appear at the term beginning the Sth Monday before the 1st Monday in September 1915 at the Monroe courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint or risk relief by default. Page date April 15 1915. Th W Lemmond C Redwine and Sikes Attys.
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North Carolina
Union County
Bertie McCall
Grady McCall
Superior Court
A.D
Eald County
Monroe
N.C
Th. W. Lemmond
C. Redwine & Sikes
Attys
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J. Davie Helms
W. F. Robinson
W. Clonte
Long's
Valeaville
Clonte
A. A. Secrest
Monroe Township
Monro
CH Richardson
Williams
Marshville Township
J.T. Tadtock
J. R. Bivens
D. W. Griffin
E.W. Ashcraft
Vance Township
E. J. Byrum
JE. Broom
W. D. Hawfield
Eek Ridge Township
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Weddinats
Hemby's
M Marius R. . Cuthbertson
GW. Sutton
Lanes Creek Township
B. F. Parker
W. D. Morgan
Henry Rayfeld
W. L. Thomas
WL. Thomas
New Salem Township
Olive Branch
Stewart School House
New Hope
Anve’s
Branch
Sci
Ence
N. D. Saleeby
Crow's Old Stand
Carlyle
T. L. Crowell
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Birmingham
Atlanta
Portsmouth
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Raleigh
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