Race for the Baby Queen sparks district contest
A year 1912 baby contest in Monroe district faces a close vote as districts 1 and 2 list many contestants with listed subscriptions and prizes. Judges are selected, voting closes at 10, then 19 o'clock acceptance grants extra time. Contest manager pleads early reporting and persistent effort to win the prize despite surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturnia
O'elowk
Lee'ciwk
Miet Amon
Reta- Uvex
Dark Horse
Nelatly
Cain
Tts
Journal's Gallery of Little Sweethearts Contest
A long list of contestants and prizes appears from various towns and families. The piece notes winners and entries for a baby beauty contest, with ages and locations such as Waxhaw Unionville Matthews Pageland and Hamlet, and references to prize money and district awards. A Red Men show and Union Baptist Association meeting are also announced with dates in June 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Deere Mineral Springs
Leroy Starnes
Wise Lula Griffin
Mrute Wiee Okfesae
Taster
Kny Ming Voltanie Vis Staries
Waxhaw
Willian Metu
Laure de i
Zeb
Joseph W. Gamble
Lisa Jewell W. M. Gamble
Cyrus L. Brady
Lula Gerftin
Normand
James
Unionville
Lula Griffin
Wy Griffin
Miskaster Andrew Seegars
Carl W. Hinson
Edward Roy Smith
Paul E. Griffin
Marshville
Bascom Perking
Francis Bailey
Curtis W. Smith
Dalay Tucker
Walter Loo Knigh
I. C. Melton
Talmage Rutledge
Wallace Twins
Henry B. Panderburk
Lancaster
C. Lancaster
W Mas Odell
Ins
Jeffergon Rou
Hattie G. Rascoe
Green Forest
Ark
Hamlet
N.C
Francis Helen Brown
Independent
Order of Red Men
Dixie Theatre No. 2
Union Paptist Association
King Street Church
Fresh Meats and Local News From Wingate
The notice touts high grade fresh meats including sausage and hams at low prices. It also highlights Master Hoyle Pressley, son of G. H. Pressley of Wingate Route 2, amid chatter that his friends expect a lively contest near Wingate as excitement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle Pressley
G. H. Pressley
Wingate
Taxpayers urged to file property tax returns in Union County
Notice to Union County taxpayers listing dates and locations for assistant assessors to collect and review property tax returns in June. Appointments set across Goose Creek, Olive Branch, Marshville, Lanes Creek, Buford, Jackson, Sandy Ridge, and Vance townships with specific sites and times. Includes appeals for late filers to appear and instructions for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catera
Union Cony
Wingate
Icemoriee
Monroe
Jackson Township
R. T. Share
Waxhaw
Sandy Ridge
G. W. Sutton
Mineral Springs
Wesley Chapel
Union
Weddington
Marvin
Vance Township
J. M. Tomverlin
Stewart's Old Mill
Stout
Indian Trail
Per’s Bazaar
M. L. Flow, Co
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Harold Higham
Jane Welfe Clark
Mites Oder May Crate
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Paul Meret Williams
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Misa Bernice Smith
Mise Berths McCarney
Ellen King
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Gacar Mangum
J. A. Bivens
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