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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
8
In an isolated Colon camp, Honduras the negro odd job man in Mrs Winifred James’s service forms a strange bond with a turkey named Tah. When dinner plans threaten the bird, Honduras fears the slaughter and later mourns Tah, whose severed head and bones stir a somber, night scene as villagers hear a mournful call.
Tim Braswell, about 65, died in a Charlotte hospital after four weeks with a broken back from a porch incident in Marshville on Sept 8. Remains were taken to Marshville for funeral services at 4 pm. interment Euro cemetery. Survived by wife and several children and a brother. A longtime deacon and local landholder, he was said to be the county’s wealthiest non-town resident.
A winter health note urges maintaining morning baths and sleeping in fresh air. It recommends two opposite windows for ventilation, warm nightwear for cold air, and regular bathing to keep resistance high and efficiency strong during winter.
Notices record several births with parents and locations in Monroe area, listing dates from September 14 to September 21 and including names such as Helen Kathlene Yan dle and Sarah McLarty. Also mentions T. L. Crowell as registrar and a cinema feature starring Allen Holubar arriving October 12, noting his long west coast stock position.
The Evans store in Marshville was entered Sunday night through a window. A small quantity of groceries lard canned goods and overalls were taken. No clues or suspects are available. The town reports a mad dog incident earlier in the week and various local social updates follow.
Secretary of Agriculture David F Houston made an unexpected Charlotte visit with Secretary of War Newton D Baker, touring historic Providence church sites and meeting locals. He praised Monroe's three year progress, searched old records in the Clerk of Court's office, and dined with locals in Wesley Chapel. Meanwhile WWI fronts and Russian politics dominated headlines with rail strike threats and shifting coalitions.
Miss Mattie Pyron and Mr. A. D. Alderman wed at five o clock on Tuesday at the bride’s sister Mrs W A Biggers home. The improvised altar used autumn leaves and a golden rod bell as the wedding arch. Rev J R Pace officiated with few friends present. Mrs Alderman, formerly of Monroe, recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute. Alderman, a Carolina native, spends summers in Asheville and winters in Bartow Florida. After a few days in Ridgecrest they proceed to Bartow. Pyron, longtime Western Union manager in Monroe, was active in church work while residing with Mrs Biggers.
Washington Oct 8 Vice Admiral Sims cabled that an American patrol vessel at night fired on an Italian submarine that did not answer signals. One officer and one enlisted man were killed. Secretary Daniels sent condolences to Italy expressing sympathy for the loss of life. Louise Lovely stars in The Field of Honor at Pas Time theatre, opening Friday Oct 12.
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