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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

8

Gold Prizes Awarded in Baby Contest

The citywide competition awarded the top gold prize of 1500 to the baby with the highest votes, with 125 to the district runner-up, and 75 and 50 to other district winners. Dozens of entrants across districts One and Two are named with many local families supporting their children.

Senbiy Clos Eligabeth Miller Caltweil Betwoy Thompson Arbatus McManus Prise Wil Amy Ween Hascom Ville Mary Mourve Monroe Komierse Felon Hing Maceh- Honderven District One District Two

Notice of Sale of Valuable Farming Lands in Union County

Under an order from the Superior Court Union County in a special proceeding the Clerk will conduct a sale of valuable farming lands. Joseph Griffin administrator of Mary Rushing deceased and heir at law Henry Griffin are defendants in the proceeding.

Superior Court Union County Joseph Griffin Admr Mary Rushing Henry Griffin

Real Estate Lots and Farms Offered Near Waxhaw Mecklenberg

Waxhaw Real Estate Co lists numerous properties across Mecklenberg and Union counties including 131 acres Dearman place near Downe graded school 10 miles south of Charlotte, several farms with outbuildings and timber, 40 acres near Waxhaw, 30 acres near Tranh church, and rental houses. Prices range from about 12.50 to 75.00 per acre with terms and trade options. The notice promotes easy terms and quick sale within 30 days and highlights neighborhood features and schools.

Mecklenburg County Dearman Downe Wouth Charlotte Matthews Pineville Road Rigsilla Angers Helms Land Charoltie Carmel Road Nioe Farm Meals Union Lancaster Walker Place Mineral Springs Potter Road Monroe N. C Griffith Road Steenmine Washaw N.C Tinston Seres Unity Eraded Thalabie Cad Starnes Bethel Echurch Sutton Hancock 8. C Presbyterian Church Bivens S. Waxhaw Broom Place Providence Road Howle Tranh Church Sroom Morrow Providence Street Hind McCain Southern Power Co Samily Meltorie Place Deer Church End Souke Forest Howard Depot Heart of Waxhaw Groom House N. E Marshville Maratty Maratte Noel Marshville Austin Vineyard Farm Peachland Joesto Nellie King Price Miles W. Waxhaw Cane Alice $ Cuthbertson Route Street Piedmont Region C. B. Waxhaw Taylor B. P Diston

Local Church Notices and Transfers Highlight Week

A string of notices reports baptisms ordinations and pastoral movements. Rev G Le Merrill leads a Baptist meeting at the Central Methodist church while Rev J K Abernethy visits from Georgia. The Monroe Presbyterian calls Rev Dr Ho S Cur rney of Matthews as pastor, undecided. Ordination of Leonard GW and others occurred at the First Baptist church.

Wingate Aeroes Waxhaw Ubie G. le Merrill Central Methodist It. Nance Mesers H. Pie T. C. Lov

Union County Democratic meeting and convention notice

Notice announces a Democratic county convention and Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Union County on Saturday May 25 at 1 o clock pm at the courthouse. They plan to select officers for the next term and set the date for the primary for county officers in 1912. Also mentions a pastor and other civic notices.

Union County Democratic Executive Committee Court House A. J. Brooks Cha

Franklin’s street cleaning plan inspires civic cooperation

An excerpt from Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography recounts a Philadelphia street cleaning experiment by contract. Poor workers swept twice weekly at six pence per month per house, with households subscribing to the charge after Franklin published a note on neighborhood benefits, boosting street paving support.

City Club of Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin Franklin

New Ownership at The Royal Pressing Club

Announcement that The Royal Pressing Club, previously G W Martins Pressing Club, is now owned by J Arthur Russell Curtis Helms and John Beasley. The owners pledge to publish the best work and note they take orders for union made tailor made clothes.

Royal Pressing Club G. W. Martin’s Pressing Club J. Arthur Russell Curtis Helms John Beasley Unionmade Tallor

Improvement of Farm Eggs Circular 141 from Agriculture

The document outlines a Kansas study on egg industry organization and state cooperation to enforce quality buying. It predicts the end of the case count system and a shift to quality based purchases, placing responsibility on producers to market first class eggs. Readers are urged to request Circular 141 from the U S Department of Agriculture.

Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C

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Hertie McCarhey Susie Spittle Peace Montue Raymond J. Deere Leroy Start Joe Winchester Velma Howle Eunice Starnes Mies Lula Osittin Waxhaw Mary Lew McGuirt Mies Mariel Williams Irede House Zeb Kstrilee Helms Joseph W. Garoble Misa Jewell W. M Gambie Miv Laura Eloy Helms Weshay Cyrano Heady Waxhaw Los Misa Inez Free Daley Tucker Wingate Hoyle Presale Unionville Andrew Seegurs Mint Thulmia Stegall Maser Edward Roy Smith Paul Eb, Griffin Carl W. Hinson Francis Hailey Bascott Curtis V. Swith Danny Tucker Talmage Rutledge P. O. Melton Walter Lee Knigh Henry B. Funderburk Wallace Twins Lancwater Charley Deese Lancaster William Plyler Milas Odell Snipes Bicker Albert Jenkins Jefferson Jamneta Blackwell Marcus Spurgeon Miller Matthews Mary E. McLeod Matthews Clide Farkey Minster Stilling Indian Trail Roberta Stouts Haywood Uhh Weachland Wils Disiin Hh Cromartl Warlertoro Henry BR. Bennet Misa Lucile Hellasee St . Tradesville S.C Kathe Lee Punderbark Bulla Mey Taxahaw Artutus M Aiken Ruby Roworn Toute Mastre John Edward Crane Nellie Hunnycutt Chesterfield Ethel Liventy Ruby Carrison Green Forest Ark Ellen King Vallio G. Riacoe Francis Helen Brown Johnie Arant Willie Paul Deese Curtis Dexter Presley Bruce H. Mullis Cornice Threatt Ruth EB. Tomberlin Samuel R. Plyler Matter Ware Morris Jane Wolfe Clark Harold Bigham Odessa May Craig Isabel Garrison Hurley E. Thompson Paul Merritt Williams Misa Mildred Helms Misa Ollie B. Griffin Ray Nohss Parley McNeely Cook Velma Inez Alexander Thie Raed Mles Atra Jary James Ebeth Midwell Gertrude Walsh Margarett Craig Kathleen W. Mancum Clegg Fowler Wes J. B. Williams, Jr Maurice Redfearn Frawline Rapelle Vann Sikes, Jr Tarlton Twins Kathryn English W. A. Lane, Jr Cecil Moacham Clyde Moore James Rusaell Frances Crowell Frances Lee Stack Mary Francis Leamond Misa Billy Parks Stalth Kenneth Lowry Waxhaw Real Estate Co Miss Blaster Miller Mise Margarets A. Hembere F Moaree Hurley Motiroe Winne Pariey McNichy Arbutus McMatusaw Kokd Porkinsuierville Hebra Parker J. WW. McCain Mgr. Waxhaw Eate Luther Williams Tom Fowler Concord Road Fowler & Lee Co Vern McLarty Mgr State of Kansas
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