Jolly Rover Returns Seventeen Year Old Tramp Sees The Seas
Morehead Stack, seventeen, arrived from Boston after adventurous voyages to South America. He began June from Norfolk seeking a ship, faced storms, worked as engine room helper, then left a German vessel at Bennos Ayres amid smuggling fears. He later sailed to New York, verified age with a birth certificate, and plans to attend Oak Ridge School soon.
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Morehead Stack
South America
Boston
Bennos Ayres
Morehead
Norfolk
Baltimore
Pacific
Copenhagen
Germany
Cook
New York
Oak Ridge School
Bridge Location Debates Over Rocky River Pit Commissioners
In Stanly and Union counties a Rocky River bridge petition triggers competing site requests for Cable Brothers mill Turner's mill and Nance's ford amid ongoing talks. A road re opening petition circulates among local residents with a list of signers. A joint meeting between counties is planned to settle the bridge location.
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Stanly
Union
Rocky River Bridge
Rocky River
Placome
Cable Brothers Mill
Turner's Mill
Nance’s Ford
Watt's Grove Branch
Goose Creek
Vance
Stouts
Unionville
J. W. Jer
W. D. Hawfield
W. B. Love
J. A. Clontz
J. E B. Garrison
W. B. Secrest
Eugene Secrest
John Little
G. W. Baucom
F. M. Helms
Jesse Laney
T. 8. Myres
J. M. Stephenson
M. A. Polk
W. T. Mason
J. A. Cook
Adam Huntley
J. C. McRorie
H. F. Faulkner
Ned Bird
Joseph Winchester
Sam Winchester
T. A. Helms
C. A. Helms
J. W. Gaddy
Fred Long
J. A. Long
J. A. Baucom
J. F. Wile Lame
A. L
Subscription Notice Extends Old Rate Renewal Now Due
The Journal announces renewal at the old price of one dollar. A renewal window extends to Saturday October 7 for those who missed the prior deadline. Subscribers may pay this week to lock in the old rate as blank paper costs rise sharply.
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Journal
Dispensary Talk Sparks County Hearing By Jack Williams
Professor Jack Williams urged county commissioners to reestablish a dispensary system to fund schools and aid firebite victims. He recounted personal harm from thirst and mocked coffee pot cures while prompting debate on whiskey licenses. A long juror list followed in the criminal and civil court sections.
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Jack Williams
Monroe
Jack
Jerry Laney
iVila
Buford
Mr. Laney
Dack
Board For Control
Board of Control
Drvan
H. I. Autry
H.W. Gribble
H. Thomas
W. ©. Braswell
H. M. Bavcom
B.C. Newsom
John W Cornell
S. J. Yandel
J. H. Melton
Fred Huntley
G. T. Winchester
Earl Ezzell
W. D. Austin
T. C. Col Reling
John 3. Hill
Atlas
Edwards
E. Presson
J.B. Ashcraft
J. W Clontz
Kennes
G, C. Smith
EB. D
Worl B. F
Kaucom
B. Traywide
J. G. Paulkner
J. H. McCollum
J. W. McRorie
J.D. Webb
J. L. Locke
Tyson
R. C G. Laney
M. Boggan
W. Apenton
RJ. Belt
F. M. Yandle
I Maiger
Rallings
J. Phifer
Russell Law
G. W. Batley
J. Re. Robinson
B Deese
R. J. Dempster
WE. Elmore
R. A. Hudson
A. Lathan
M. M. Smith
H.W. Austin
J. W. Tadlock
A. A. Gaddy
BE. H. Baucom
Rene
J. H Weir
DeLancy
Two German Cruisers Sent to Philadelphia Navy Yard
Convoyed by the US battleships Minnesota and Vermont the interned German cruisers Kron Pring Wilhelm and Pring Bite Friedrich arrived tonight at the Philadelphia Navy Yard from Norfolk. A guard of ten ships escorted the group beyond the three mile limit to the Delaware River approach for space at the local yard. The ships have 744 officers and men and will be kept under confinement but with more freedom than at Norfolk.
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Philadelphia Dispatch
United States
Minnesota
Vermont
Kron Pring Wilhelm
Pring Bite Friedrich
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Norfolk
Llocal Yard
Norfolk Yard
Navy
Marriage and Death News From Wingate and Surroundings
Wingate notes report the marriage of Brady Trull to Margarette Jerome at Rev. Seymore Taylor’s Marshville home with few witnesses. The region also records the death of Uncle Willis Ashcraft, former slave, and local health improvements. Additional items note visitors, church gifts, and community anecdotes from Thelbone Oak to Pleasant Grove.
Waxhaw Social Notes Highlight Local Visit and Recoveries
Waxhaw residents recount a community gathering hosted by Miax Olesea Winchester on Chirreh Street in honor of Miss Manile Gamble. Messages note recoveries from surgery, visitors from Charlotte and Monroe, car trades, and several residents spending time with friends and family across nearby towns.
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Waxhaw
Miax
Olesea Winchester
Waxhaw End
Chireh Street
Manile Gamble
Exsie Neely
Charlotte
SW. PL Neely
Olin Niven
Annie Fay DeLaney
Providence
Ethel Rody
Luke DeLaney
Olin Mansey
Mule Killed In At Lanta Crossing Smash Up
Everette Melton narrowly survived after his buggy and eight year old mule were struck by an Atlanta train at the Iee Morkee crossing seven miles east of here. The mule died and Melton sustained a possible concussion but is expected to recover. the accident underscores the crossing's danger with prior fatalities and limited view. Train crew Captain H E B Neal and engineer John Yates responded promptly, Melton was taken to Charlotte for treatment. He had reportedly left a mill visit to his Pineville home late at night.
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Willes
Here
Ieemorkee
Everrette Melton
Ieemorkee Crossing
Atlanta
Melton
H. EB. Neal
John Yates
Charlotte
Mr. Melton
J. Alex Melton
Pineville
Cotton Prices and Town News From Marshville
Cotton on the Marshville market today stands at 16 cents with seed at 75 cents. Frost lightly touched town this morning. New brick building near the post office nearing completion. Town notices include fence, church events, and arrivals. Local reports mention Mr. Grittin, Mr. Maret, Mr. Janes, Mr. Phifer, and others. crop conditions show corn and hay yields down or variable. a Primitive Baptist Association gathering occurred at Pleasant Grove.
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Marshvvile
Hurley Grittin
Benson Maret
Primitive Baptist Association
Pleasant Grove
Wiles
Denial County
G. W. Janes
Olive Branch
Fulton James
New Salets
Marah Lee Co
TL. Helyna
J. J. Hasty
Albemarle
M. FP. Phifer
G. W. Bailey
United Cash Company
Phifer
Carl James
James
Methodist Church
The
Baptist Church
M. Harrell
Sid
Old subscribers face price rise for renewals
Readers report subscription price increases with a noted doubling or more for renewals while some wish to continue despite higher costs. The message implies a 50 percent price hike and mentions a weekly schedule or deadline around Saturday.
Lenoir Youth Kills Sweetheart After Rejection
Charley Walker shot Miss Florence Sutphin on a Sunday afternoon two miles east of Senior as she walked with two young companions. He claimed the death was accidental while transferring a pistol, but witnesses and neighbors describe a premeditated act. Sutphin, 20, lived with her mother and stepfather in East Lenore. Walker, about 20 or 21, hailing from Rhodhous, was arrested that night by Deputy Triplett after fleeing to his brother’s home. The crime occurred on the highway as Sutphin returned from visiting a neighbor.
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Lenoir
Charley Walk
Florence Sut
Senior
Walker
Sutphin
East Lenore
PB. White
Whitener
Martin
Habler
Cher
Miss Sutphin
Chim
Mook Walker
Draco
Triplett
Sunday Hicht
Waller
Tall
Jim Walker
Rhodhius
Mise Sutphin
Local Notes From Monroe Area Community
Price Mr News reports from Monroe on October 2 recounts a Sunday evening gathering at Mr fr A Tallings with prayer and singing. Several local residents including Mr Ballings, Mr W F Shields, and Mr W L Craig are noted for visits, hospital transfers, moves, and family visits around Peachland and Pageland.
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K. C. Craig
W. F. Shields
Marvin Was
W. L. Craig
Walter McAteer
B. Jf. Nelson
Matthews
Wes Miler Manus
Bonds Grove St.u
R.A. Rallings
Little and Daughters
Nancy
Kate
Cora
Peachland
Hugh McQuirt
Rock Hill
Maurice Price
Pageland
Will Helms
Monroe
Wilson McQuirt
L. Price
Wesley Chapel
J. B. Price
Cotton Crop Falls Short of Twelve Million Bales
Government ginning and production reports point to a crop near 11.66 million 500 pound bales, with insect damage storms and weather cited. Ginning totals set records but overall yield expected below average. prices rise slightly as mills hedge against lower output and farmers delay market placement.
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Census Bureau
Aabane
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisian
Mississippi
Carolina
Oklahoma
Fee
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Crop Reporting Board
Alabama
Tennessee
Carolinas
South
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Jolly Rover
Philadelphia
Voyed
Jerome
J. Bivens
H. M. Sherrin
Oak
Kemp Bivens
Rich Bivens
Meadow Branch
Bob Sullivan
Chester
Selah
D. PF. Austin
Willis
Frank and
Niven McCain
W. J. Sims
Dr. McCain
Mixx Loma Stephenson
Ellen Stephenson
Marvin
Jease Williams
Wingate
Carl Wolfe
Dr. McLeod
Aberdeen
W. C. Cunningham
J. M. Niven
Gene Ross
Harrison
News OY
Ifr
Everette Melton
Marshville News
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