Brutal axe murder shocks Chester County details emerge
Chester special to Charleston News and Courier reports Ed Sibley is charged with killing J Ross Yongue with an axe near Sibley's home after a Friday evening quarrel tied to an old feud. Yongue died Saturday night. Sibley was arrested after deputies found him in a cotton house. Yongue, unwed, had been drinking earlier.
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Chester
Charleston
Sibley
Crosby
Yongue
Magdelene Hospital
Satie
Orlock
Great Palle
Ned Yongue
JW. Bankshead
Sivles
Yengue
Ting
Yangue
Eindeman
Howse
Stirley
Chatham County Bill of Bare Local Flavor Notes
Locusts persimmons and apple peels make a drink described as not half bad with a peculiar taste. Four barrels of the hedge stored for winter nights accompany hog killings and genuine hot country sausage and souse meat. Hot chemistry sausage ervekili bread butter milk listed as fare for a king.
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Chatham County
Siler City
How to Observe Thanksgiving phan's Friend
How to observe Thanksgiving as a reminder of genuine gratitude. The piece urges readers to recall the original spirit of the holiday, express sympathy for the needy, and increase support for orphans and state institutions, especially in prosperous times. It calls prosperous people to combine thanksgiving with tangible, compassionate action.
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Phan
Eleas
Lfe
Obituary of Hattie Presson at Nicey Grove Baptist Church
Hattie Presson wife of Lum Presson died November 5 after about five days of illness near Monroe at J Helms place. Age about 44, peaceful and well liked in the community. A good mother, she joined Nicey Grove Baptist Church in youth and was buried in the church cemetery. She leaves a husband and three children, youngest about 13 months. The Lord gave and took. blessed be the name of the Lord. M C P
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Wee Hattie Presson
Lum Presson
Monroe
M.C. P
Weather Woes Warn Progressive Cotton Farmer
The letter criticizes cotton manufacturers and exporters for not guarding against fraud and water costs in harsh weather. It questions whether farmers will overpay for moisture and lose ten dollars of potential profit, warning against letting cotton rot in poor conditions this fall and winter.
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South
Dangerous Catarrh Stopper Hyomel Promoted
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a guaranteed remedy to kill catarrh germs and stop nasal and throat congestion. The full treatment costs $1.00 and claims quick, sure relief with a complete outfit.
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Roelish Deng Company
Comple
Kickapoo Worm Killer Told In Old Time Ad Hype
An early 20th century advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a thorough remedy for worm infestations in children and adults. It promotes candy form, digestion aid, and quick relief, claiming safety for delicate children and promising happiness and health, priced at 25 cents with mail order availability through Klep Indian Medicine Co.
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Kle
Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louie
Old Standard Tonic Promises Strength and Appetite Gain
An old advertisement promotes a general strengthening tonic described as Tasteless and effective for all ages. It claims to drive out weakness and restore appetite, presenting the product as a tasty, reliable remedy for adults and children alike.
Trustee’s Sale of Land in Union County North Carolina
Public auction to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Monroe on Saturday November 29 1913 at noon. The sale covers multiple undivided one eighth interests in four parcels of C C Brooks estate land in New Salem Township including the old home place and Tabitha Ellen Brooks dower lands, totaling about 180 acres plus a 60 acre tract. Terms are cash. H B Clark trustee. Redwine and Sikes attorneys.
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Bne
C. C. Brooks
CC. Brooks
Charlotte
Adj
J. 5. Simpson
Tabitha Simpson
Marshville
Morgan Mol
J.mpson
L. D. H. Simpson
Tabitha Ellen Brooks
Austin
Ord
Desse Mace
J. A Griffin
A. T. Austin
Richard
Henry Smith
J. EB. Mullis
N. M
Matthews
Richardson Creek
C. Brooks
Andy
Elijah Simpson
John C. Sikes
J. D. Brooks
H. B. Clark
Redwine & Sikes
Attys
Land Sale Under Deed of Trust in Union County NC
W. S. Blakeney trustee will sell at the courthouse door in Union County North Carolina on Saturday November 22 1913 at 12 oclock noon the land described as two tracts totaling about 216 acres. The sale arises from a deed of trust dated January 10 1907 by B C Williams and wife Wilma G Williams to secure a debt with default on payment. The land includes 140 acres from A M Crowell conveyance and 83 acres from J B Stack with adjustments for a 17 acre West side cut off on Griffith road, all in Union County. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash.
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B.C. Willams
Wilma G. Williams
Register of Deeds Office
Union
North Carolina
Sild
County of
Flow
Crow Bros
A. M. Crowell
B.C. Williams
Register
Stat of
KC. Willams
J. B. Stack
County of Union
Griffith Road
J. B. Bilrd
BE. C. Williams
Blakeney
Valuable Farm for Sale by Deed of Trust Auction
Notice of public sale of a 160 acre tract in Monroe township Union County North Carolina. The property, described in detail by metes and bounds, was conveyed to B C Reader and includes a 40 acre reserving portion. Sold to satisfy bonds secured by a deed of trust dated June 11 1912 with W B Punderburk as holder. Sale set for 12 noon Saturday November 1913 at the courthouse door in Monroe by trustee KR W Lemmond.
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A. Blacker
P.M. Morgan
W. E. Funderburk
Register of Deeds
Union County
N. C
W. B. Punderburk
Court House
Monroe
Monroe Township
Walls
B. O
B. J
Turner's Corner
B.C. Reader
W. T. Marsh
Office of the Register of Deeds
Vaterunty
N.C
Metes
F. M. Morgan
J. T. McCorkle
KR. W, Lemmond
Notice of Administration for T. L. Davis Estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of T. L. Davis deceased, all claimants must present their claims to D. B. Davis administrator by October 15, 1914 or be barred from recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to save costs. This 10th day of October, 1913.
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T. L. Davis
J.B. Broom
T. Lee Kason
Dr R L Payne Physician and Surgeon Monroe NY
Dr R L Payne physician and surgeon located in Monroe New York practices in the Post Office Building near Union Drug Co office hours are 11 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m residence phone 273 R.
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R. L. Payne
Monroe
N. Y
Union Drug Co
Attorney Announcement From W. J. Pratt
W J Pratt announces he cannot appear for the defense in criminal actions as prosecuting attorney in the Recorder's court. All other legal business will receive prompt careful attention. Office rooms 24 and 22 Loan & Trust Building Monroe N C telephone 88.
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W. J. Pratt
Recorder's Court
Loan & Trust Building
Monroe
N.C
W C Lemmond Attorney at Law in Monroe N C
W C Lemmond attorney at law offers legal service in state and federal courts with special focus on claim collection and estate settlements by administrators and executors from his office in the Law Building, old Library room, Monroe North Carolina.
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W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
Monroe
N. C. Ywin
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Heath Hardware CO
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W. T. Brooks
Office of Register of Deeds
Book of Deeds
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Berk-Bundy Building
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