Painter AB Cook murdered in Monroe near Charlotte
AB Cook a Monroe painter was killed early Friday on West Second Street Charlotte. Police found him on a porch with a ragged knife wound severing the jugular vein. He struggled to fend off the attack, leaving many cuts on his hands. Witnesses described a white assailant. the scene showed a pool of blood and marks from the struggle. Coroner's jury found no evidence against Tom Welsh of Monroe, who had traveled with Cook. Cook, 26, may have been visiting his wife in Gastonia. buried in Monroe after his death.
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Ab Cook
Monroe
West Second Street
Charlotte
Julia Carter
Rebecca Williamson
Iola Moultrio
T. M. Christenbury
ZA. Hovis & Co
Tom Welsh
Cook
Tom
Gastonia
Walter McCorkle
J. C. Turner
Buford Township
McCorele
Coit Trull
West
Chadwick Hoskins
West Second
South
Graham Streets
Tie
D. A Cook
Pageland
Sista Pointer
Pastor Craig Blames Whiskey For Local Decay In Monroe
Mr Craig, Baptist pastor, preached on whiskey and crime last Sunday evening in Monroe. He cited 113 prescriptions for whiskey last Monday, with 21 from town physicians and 71 from out of town, calling the volume excessive and linking it to burglaries and assaults that endanger wives and daughters. Several congregants joined in prayerful thanks at sermon’s end.
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Craig
the Baptist
Monroe
Colonel Moore Comments On County Road Taxation
Colonel Tom Moore of Sandy Ridge criticizes county road taxation while praising Sandy Ridge roads as adequate. He suggests residents buy more wagons and vehicles to travel through mud and claims farmers have already hauled wood timber and cross ties from the area. The article invites input from Esquire Charlie Mellwaine on the issue.
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Tom Moore
Pesca
Sandy Ridge
Jounal
Monroe Township
Charlie Mellwaine
Ma jestic Range Demonstration At Our Store
Heath Hardware Co invites customers to a majestic range demonstration during the week starting November 20. The event showcases new ranges and sales specials, with staff available to answer questions and compare models.
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Heath Hardware Co
Italians Fight in Tripoli War Turbulent Front
An English officer in the Turkish army reports brutal Ottoman and Arab resistance as Italians defend Tripoli. He alleges mass killings of women and children, mosques filled with victims, and widespread atrocities by Italians and Halian forces, urging Britain to intervene. Dated November 2.
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Italy
Ture Dey
Tripoli
Ile
England
Sehler
Anh
Enghland
Montague
Death of Mrs Hattie Tucker of Matthews
Mrs Hattie Tucker Barrett Tucker of Matthews died Sunday at 5 p m in Broadoaks Sanitarium Morganton after years of ill health. She was daughter of Mrs Barrett and sister of Joe Barrett and Mrs Jane Stevens of Matthews. Funeral at Matthews Presbyterian Church Monday 11 a m with interment in Charlotte beside her father. She spent years in Charlotte and was esteemed by many in the county.
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Hattie Tucker
Hattie Barrett Tucker
Matthews
Broadoaks
Morganton
Tucker
Charlotte
Barrett
Joe Barrett
Jne
Stevens
Presbyterian Church
Firing Line to Play in Monroe Nov 15
The Firing Line arrives in Monroe on November 15 marking the first stage adaptation of any Robert J. Chambers novel. ALG Delamater presents an outstanding company with elaborate scene equipment drawing local theater and book enthusiasts.
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Monroe
Robert J. Chambers
Alg. Delamater
Land for Rent Offer with 30 Acres and Timber Access
Land for rent offering 30 acres clear, two five room houses, 1000 cords of wood and 600 bushels of corn per season. Includes 20 acres saw timber and proximity to Wingate plus یک mile. Contact Medlin for details.
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Morstle
Wingate
Medlin
Farmers and Merchants Bank Moves Into Opera House Quarters
The Farmers and Merchants Bank opened in new quarters in the opera house building yesterday. The marble counters and modern fittings, including a safety vault, stairways and tiled lobby floors, mark a stylish, contemporary financial space. Officers include President K. Lee and Cashier C. B. Adams, with directors listed among local figures.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Opera House
K. Lee
J. 1. Erette
C. IB. Adams
M. K. Lee
T. S. Payne
J. J. Eubanks
Tstrrett
Death of Mrs J L Rallings in North Monroe
Mrs J L Rallings died at her home in North Monroe after a long illness. She was 61 and native of Chesterfield. Funeral rites were held at White Mains with Rev Craig officiating. She was a longtime member of Black Creek Baptist Church and leaves her husband J W Rallings and three children.
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J. L. Rallings
JL. Rallings
North
Monroe
White Mains
Craig
Chesterfield
Black Creek Baptist Elaret
Rallngs
Wingate
Hushand
J. Wi. Rallings
Tytian Trail
First Meeting of Union Teachers Association at Monroe
The first meeting of the Union county Teachers Association convened at Monroe Grade School on Saturday November 4 with seventy two teachers present. Devotional exercises were led by Prof A G Randolph and talks by Prof Nisbet and Prof Randolph highlighted past work and urged improved discipline registers and reports and continued professional training through the Teachers Reading Course. The gathering proved successful and officials hope for future strong attendance to foster better cooperation and inspiration from the superintendent.
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Teachers’ Association
Teachers’ Association of Union
Monroe
A. G. Randolph
Nishet
Randolph
Prof
Nisbet
J.T. Huggins
Woman's Mission Conference in Charlotte District
The Charlotte District Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies held a two day meeting at Central Methodist church. Mrs J J Crow opened as secretary. delegates applauded Mrs IL B Adams. Rev Oghiuen spoke on missionary calling. Mrs Campbell shared China era experiences. Reports from auxiliaries showed growth and dedication. the gathering closed with tithing remarks by Mrs Brinkman.
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Woman's Mission Conference
Woman's
Charlotte Istrict
Central Methodist Church
J. J. Crow
Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies
Charlotte District
Crow
Mmuch Wisdow
IL BL Adams
Luther Brown
Waxhaw
Dy Weaver
Do AL Covington
Ashcraft
Hattie Belk
Baptist Elute
Hodges
Tendersor Ville
Stewart
Charlette
Lil Horton
Wadesboro
Ee Ashcraft
Morroe Auxilery
Wow
Rey
Nos
Oghiuen
J Linney
J. W. Yates
Kate Blakeney
Ingle
Lilesville
J.P. Campbell
China
Corea
Weaver
Pri
Grewboro
Hagood
Stowara
AL Weaver
Nicholson
Charlotte
G . Brinkman
Christians urged to evangelize China now for world peace
Bishop Warren Chandler calls the China crisis a mighty call to Christian churches to unite and evangelize China with all speed. Petty objections to foreign missions must be set aside as Christians undertake this benign movement for China’s redemption and global peace.
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China
Warren Chandler
Resolutions of the Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The district meeting expresses thanks to local societies for hospitality and decorations and to Dr. P. Campbell for encouragement and presence. Gratitude extends to Mrs. Campbell for her stirring address and to sisters from other churches for their greetings. Helen Ho Bron, J. L. Redwine, W. W. Hagood noted.
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Woman's Mission
MY Society
Womans’ Missionary Society
Cieties
Cael Secion
DP. Campbell
Geal
Helen Ho Bron
J. L. Redwine
W. W. Hagood
One Case Takes up More Than a Week in Court
Judge Cook opened a two weeks term of the Superior court last Monday with one week set for civil and the other for criminal trials. The time has largely been consumed by the suit Mos. 1S, BE, Hamilton against Nance for $3,000 damages over vile reports. Last week featured extensive witness examinations and lengthy arguments by numerous lawyers. The grand jury for the week was impaneled, and two cases, including Hoehms v. S.A. L. Railway, were not reached. Hen Funderburk was convicted of carrying concealed weapons with fines and costs assessed.
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Cook
Superior Court
Hamilton
Nance
N. Aycock
K. C. Craig
BF. Griffin
Joseph Broom
L. F. Austin
R. T. Hargett
Haywood
Frank Littl
John A. Watson
Welsh
Hagler
W.W. Passer
Gor-don
Dh. Wier
Revie
R. le J.B. Maigher
Efird
Foreman
AQ Hoehms
S.A. L
Funderburk Ws
Ofsault
Death of Mrs L C Laney at Buford Township
Mrs Luke C Laney died at her Buford township home at four o clock Sunday morning after several weeks illness. Burial was at Trinity yesterday with Rev Mr Brinkman officiating. Daughter of the late Mr Brown Laney aged 58, she is survived by her husband and several grown children. A member of Trinity church, she was described as a good woman.
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L. C. Laney
Luke C. Laney
Buford Township
Trinity
Brinkman
Laney
Brown Laney
Trinity Church
Great Cook ing Wonder At Heath Hardware Store
Come and see a week's display starting November 20 at Heath Hardware Co. Readers may win a Souvenir Set of Ware through the large advertisement in this paper.
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Heath Hardware Co
For sale by Winite resident Mr Brogan
A fragmented notice from a woman speaking of per and vin invites offers for a sale. The text mentions Winite and Chambertals with unclear context and no specific item or price clearly identifiable. The readable fragments suggest a generic sale prompt without concrete details.
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Per
Vin
Hr. Brogan
Winite
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