County Convention endorses Wilson while scheduling primaries
The Union County Democratic convention approved support for Woodrow Wilson and named July 20 for the county wide primary to nominate officers. Delegates organized township representation, elected officers, and set voting hours, with a second primary possible. Endorsing resolution urged delegates to support Wilson at the national convention.
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AJ. Brooks
J. C. M. Vann
Vann
W. J. Pratt
W. T. Chearst
Waxhaw
Sandy Ridge
Howie Mine
Twelve Mile Creek
Jackson Line
Wingate
Marsh
Milliver
Monroe
C. Blair
Wod Pratt
A. He. Mehiarty
DO A. Howston
H. J. Clark
South
J. M. Blair
Ney Williams
D. C. Sikes Ue
W.T. Chears
W. T. Osbort
V. Willams
RW. A. Rogers
J. C. Broom Irby
Walkup
W.rm. Willams
Jamas
Carl Wolfe
West Sandy Ridge
J. D. Hemby
Delaney
G. L. McManus
Howard
W. L. Henby
H. J. Price
R. L. Webb
J. C. Moneycutt
R. B. Cuthbertson
J. N. Price
Governor Wilson Support Evident at County Convention
The county convention last Saturday passed a resolution backing nominating Wilson for president and instructed R. P. Heastey to telegraph the result to Wilson headquarters in New York. The New York reply praised the Ohio outcome with Harmon defeated and urged Wilson's nomination to ensure election.
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Jon
Nel Pow Wilson
R. P. Heastey
New York
Ohio
Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Vick
Acquittal Speech Sparks Raleigh Visit by Gore Ally
In Raleigh, Senator Gore of Oklahoma denounces Governor Wilson and praises North Carolinians in Oklahoma. He cites a Supreme Court justice, the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and many NC officials, joking about return pleas and a resigned North Carolinian friend.
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Senatore Gore
Oklahoma
Blind Order
U. Senate
Raleigh
Hell
Wilson
Joeshit
North Carolina
Priend Uitte
J.C. Little
Jacquitten
Should County Officers Be Placed on Salaries
Editor urges Union County voters to decide at the primaries or general election on paying county officials a salary. The piece argues it is an economic issue affecting all taxpayers and asks for public expression beyond party lines.
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J. My
Union County
J. M. Fairley
Pairley
General Assembly
Monroe Journal
Green
County Convention Results Favor Wilson in North Carolina
Early returns show Woodrow Wilson leading with about seventy five percent in county delegation votes. County counts indicate Wilson remains the favorite in the state convention with no decisive changes for Lieutenant Governor or Corporation Commissioner. The text also notes a wedding service held at the bride’s home with J M Harkey officiating and a feast for guests.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
North Carolina
Doles
Travis
Ince
George P. Pell
Unionville Notes Record Local Visits and Events
Unionville residents posted a string of social visits and returns. Dr D T Boger hosted Josephine and Jecoliah Medlin, Lemuel and Cleveland Lova and Iva of Charlotte visited Mr M M Smith. Ines Henton Letha Hamilton Mae Shaw returned from Stateeville Female College. Hertha Price from King's Business College Charlotte spent a few days at home. Stewart Carter and Lewis Haigler of Mecklenburg spanned weekend visits. Ruth Secrest returned from Davenport College. Communion services were held at Watron. Children’s Day exercises drew a large crowd Sunday evening. John A Price spent days with relatives in Tarn.
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Orrespondente
Journal
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Jecoliah Medlin
D. T. Boger
Messrs
Lemuel
Cleveland Lova
Iva
Charlotte
M. M. Smith
Ines Henton
Letha Hamilton
Mae Shaw
Stateeville Female College
Hertha Price
King's Business College
Stewart Carter
Lewis Haigler
Mecklenburg County
Spen
Ruth Secrest
Davenport College
Everal
Watron
John A. Price
Tarn
Marriage of High Point Couple Noted in Waxhaw Revival
The Journal reports Rev Braxton Orig of Monroe and Rev G L Morrell led revival services at King Street Baptist church with 18 new members. Dr Hugh White McCain and Miss Alma Cunningham wed in Charlotte, with family ties to Rev O E Cunningham and Calvary Methodist. The couple will reside in High Point where he practices medicine.
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Monroe
G. Ly Merrell
King Streece Baptist Church
Whitehaim
Morrell
J. M. Niven
Greensboro
Memale College
Loma Niven
Baltimore
High Point
Stinson Seeks Union County Commissioner Nomination
P C Stinson announces candidacy for Union County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary.
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Union County
P. C. Stinson
Reverend Guerney Accepted Call to Monroe Presbyterian Church
Reverend Dr Guerney of Matthews has accepted the call to join Monroe Presbyterian as soon as the Presbytery dissolves the pastoral relation with Matthews around July first. Matthews congregation declined to join him in requesting the dissolution.
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Matthews
Monroe Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Prespdutery
Reunion Parade Glorifies Veterans At Macon Celebration
The report recalls thousands lining Third and Cherry streets as Governor Brown and staff observed a grand veterans parade at Macon. More than 10 000 reunion attendees celebrated the Civil War era with drums, bugles, and a procession featuring ex-slaves, sponsors, cadets, and a May Day pageant on the campus.
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Macon
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Squire Rogers
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Cherry Streets
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Ataif
Elvil Vonfilet
Elay
Malda
Forrest
Acoute
Bornsyil Milledgeville
Courts Bouts and Misdeeds in Local Train Incidents
A chaotic court list records multiple defendants facing fines and jail terms for assault, trespass, gambling, and ordnance violations tied to a train incident. Annie Aisebrooks is noted as not guilty on forcible entry, while other entries list days in jail or costs. A separate storm report describes a lightning strike on a Buford township barn causing limited damage and livestock concerns amid a discussion on consumption and heredity.
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I Crump
Outa
Viola Rogers
Tyro
Henry Moron
John Williams
Charlie Jones
Armfield Punderturk
Annie Aisebrooks
Jay Little
M.L. Stallings
Will Johnson
Walter Hardware
Buford Township
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