Pair from Wilkes County Delays Wedding Over Cigarette
In Statesville on October 4 Justice W. W. Turner refused to wed until the groom Charlie Pendergrass disposed of his cigarette. The couple, Mrs Mamie Welsh and two children, traveled with a friend to the courthouse but kept the smoke going until the magistrate insisted on quitting. After the ceremony was halted the party returned to their wagon then stayed at the New York hotel before continuing their journey to Wilkes County.
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Statesville
W. W. Turner
Charlie Pendergrass
Mamie Welsh
Wilkes County
Register of Deeds
Vondergrass
Harvey Morrow
Morrow
Vendergrass
Turner
Justice Turner
Sir Turner
Stereupon Penderefiss
Temple of Jastion
Toms
New York
Wilkes
Httle
Gentlemanly conduct and self restraint urged for youth
A per speaker laments declining manners among youth calling for better deportment and respect. He urges teens to keep feet in place, show consideration to all, avoid lounge attitudes, and discard selfish habits as the true mark of gentlemanly behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
Themida
Tor Lee Amine
Ting Ho
Trusts and monopoly curbs in steel industry debate
Collier's Weekly critiques the Steel Corporation, arguing cooperation is misused to shield profits for stockholders. It cites the Stanley Committee on ore control, transport charges, and high dividends, warning that monopoly raises costs for competitors and consumers. A thread discusses labor ward anecdotes and industrial machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Trustek
Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Stanley Committee
Ite Buickiness
Dueluth
Minsabe & Northern
Duluth & Range
Renstnor
Lake Erie
Suimley Committee
Settal
Avenee
al- Jowittitek
Bueh
Inter
State Commerce Commission
Hook Island
Chicago
Railway and
State Trade Commission
House Uiteh
Georgia elects Staton slate for governor with little opposition
The Georgia state election on Wednesday chose the Democratic ticket led by John M. Staton for Governor with virtually no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
John M. Staton
Double Tragedy in Kershaw Ends in Dual Shootings
In Kershaw area last Thursday morning Oliver H. Watson killed Edward Gregory after a political feud turning violent on a public road. Both men fired during a buggy encounter. Gregory died instantly from a head wound. Watson, wounded, is a grown man with a family. Gregory was unmarried with no listed immediate kin. Nearby, Harvey Wiley campaigned for Gov. Wilson with his first Terre Haute speech Wednesday night.
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Kershaw
Oliver H. Watson
Edward Gregery
Watson
Watte
Levin Watson
Loneaxier County
Owen
Taxahuw
Gregory
Harvey W. Wiley
Gov
Wilson
Terre Haute
Ind
Bottage a Leak Leads to Fence Walls at Home
A Cleveland Plain Dealer notice quotes a domestic quarrel where a cook siphoned supplies from a home. The owners say they discharged her and walled up the back fence to stop the leak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Simmons Rivalry Prompts Vance Clark Debate in Tar Heel Notes
Bruce Craven reports in Trinity North Carolina on a heated exchange over the Simmons-Clark contest. He argues Major Bernard’s prediction lacks traction and asserts a Clark surge through county and state sentiment, aided by farmers and business leaders.
Seaside Encounter Sparks Curiosity in Courtyard
A fragment from the Courier Journal notes a haughty lady named Lacie in a seaside setting. The text references watchful maids and a watchful window as others observe from the whinlow. The post hints at social tension and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacie
Mindain
Joubville Courier-Journal
Silly melee erupts at Syrian christening party
During a merrymaking christening at a Syrian home in Gafines, Baltimore America, a fight broke out and three policemen struggled to arrest part of the crowd. Three men were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gafines
Jall
Jacksen's Arnica Salve Cures Boy After Bruise
A maker from Aquone No 6C recalls a boy nearly losing a leg after one bruise. Remedies and doctors failed until Jacksen's Arnica Salve, used once, cured the injury. The advert lists uses for burns skin eruptions piles and more from English Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Howard
Jacksen
Bnglish Drug Company
Senator Patterson Dies During Reconstruction Era
John J Patterson former South Carolina senator who served during Reconstruction died at his home in Mifflintown Massachusetts on Monday at an advanced age. A local resident Mrs P L H Brogan of Wilson Pennsylvania testifies to the remedy’s superior efficacy and notes it is widely sold by dealers.
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John J. Patterson
South Carolina
United Shites Senate
South
Mifflintown
PL Hl, Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
Fire kills ten children in Quebec home blaze
Ten children aged 18 years to 15 months perished in a fire that destroyed the Gravel family home in St Bernard Quebec. The parents were away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Gravel
St. Bernard
Quebec
Notice of Partition Suit in Union County NC
In Superior Court Union County NC the plaintiff W H Cheek sues Mattie Johnson and DD Johnson for partition of land along Little Brown Creek part of Anne tine Hilton lands. They must appear October 21 1912 at 10 AM in Monroe to answer or demur or a judgment will be entered. Redwine Stokes attorneys.
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North Carolina
Union County
W. H. Cheek
Mattie
Johnson
Little Brown Creek
Superior Court
Monroe
N. C
Houston
N.C
Redwine & Stkes
Attys
Bleaxe Declared Democratic Nominee In South Carolina
The South Carolina State Democratic executive committee met at the State House and certified Cole L. Blease as the party nominee after reviewing August primary returns. A second primary for attorney general was set for October 12, with J Fraser Leon and Thos Li Peeples named in the report. The committee also discussed constitutional changes to safeguard the primary system and prepared a report by a six member select committee. A separate local item reports Mr J H Fey discovering a large snake that swallowed eggs from a hen and later killed the snake and cooked the eggs for supper.
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Bleaxe
Columbia
Democratic Party
State House
Gewer
J. Fraser Leon
Thos
Li Peeples
R. M. Jeffries
J. B. Park
Greenwood
General Assembly
Park
BL Dial
Wl J Talbert
Thiman
Wyatt Atken
Evans
Egus
Papville
J. H. Fey
Doctor shoots youth in Madison County hit by gunfire
A paralytic youth named Jess Shelton was shot in Rockingham County by Dr C Matthewson a prominent Madison physician. Shelton was taken to St Leos hospital for treatment after the Saturday afternoon incident. Matthewson was arrested on bond set at 1000 and released soon after. The Record reports Matthewson was intoxicated and fired the gun while Shelton stood nearby.
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Manny Kdogham
Wipensboro
Jess Shelton
St Leo's Hospital
Madison
Rockingham County
Shelton
C. Matthewson
Matthewson
Hquot
Iron’s First Discovery Told by Fathers and Scouts
Jimmie learns from Pathfinder and family tales how early people found iron by smelting and mining, tracing the craft from rough ore to workable metal through ancient times and shared knowledge. The exchange blends a teacher’s curiosity with a Scout’s historical curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Pathfinder
When My Two Girls Grew Up in Detroit
The Detroit Free Press piece reflects on parenthood as a two way street with grown daughters and the author’s own evolving role. He muses on shaping the future of his children and how they shape him in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scowty
Uve
HYOMEL advertised as catarrh cure with refund offer
The English Drug Company promotes HYOMEL as a soothing antiseptic air for catarrh and promises refunds if not beneficial. The product is described as containing Australian ancalyptis and other antiseptics and is sold with complete outfits priced at 31.00 and extra bottles.
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Ile
Klue Booth
Monroe
Electric Bitters Restore Health for Lincoln Man
A Lincoin man Michael Hessheimer suffered three years of illness and after using Electric Bitters, he recovered to full health. The tonic claims to tone the stomach cure indigestion and build strength. Available at English King Company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve Weares
Ichael Hessheimer
Lincoln
English Keng Company
Local Shop Encourages Subscriptions for Weekly Pay
A storefront promotes weekly pay subscriptions and offers pocket knives and other merchandise as incentives. The message urges readers to sign up as the moon rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Court sale sought of 2 acres in Union County
A notice in Union County Superior Court announces a special proceeding to sell for division 2 acres of land adjoining Jesse Morgan and Henry Griffin. The tract is from Geneva Moore’s dower and the defendants must appear in Monroe, North Carolina, on November 18, 1912, to answer the petition or risk relief by the plaintiff.
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North Carolina
Union
Frank Moore
Ray Charles Baker
Roy Willams
Charles Baker
Union County
Jesse Morgan
Henry Griffin
Geneva Moore
H.C. Moore
Superior Court
Monroe
N. C
B. Houston
C. Stack & Parker
Attys
Plif
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Marnie
Weill
James
Tom Briggs
Simmons
Zeb Vance
Walter Clark
Major Berard
Kitcbin
Clark
Bryan
Vance
Harnard
White Tam
Chirk
Bin
Unny
Aly
Craig
Kitchin
Tutt
Roosevelt
Ritchin
Cherk
Kitehin
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Senate
Judge Clark
Sime Mons
Davidson County
Asheville
Simitons
Democrate Party
Ot FM
Athens
Aldrich
Lorimer
Atick
Zeb V
Ad Lryat
Aycock
Simon
United States
Senor Kitchin
Clark Bruce Craven Trinity
M. Waller
America
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Dr. Simmons
S.hess
Druggitt
C.F. Simmons Medicine CO
ST. Louis, Missouri
Ie P
Eaglethistle Soda Ato
Ria
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