Burglary and shooting at W W Horn home endangers two teachers
A masked negro burglar entered the W W Horn residence Saturday night and fired at Miss Margie Riteh and Miss Jordan near the bed, then fled. Neighbors heard shots, bloodhounds failed to trail, and a local man Ed Smith was questioned. authorities suspect robbery motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Horn
W. W. Horne
Margie Riteh
Jordan
Miss Riteh
Hess
Kirby Hough
G. B. Caldwil
Hull Wilson
JH. Bourn
L. 8
Presson
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Hough
Tie
Ed Smith
Barrett
Horn
Cone
Caldwell
B.C. Ingram
Mrs. Ingram
Mr. Ingram
Ingram
Boy Dies After Cane Mill Accident in Vance Township
A thirteen year old boy, son of Mrs. James Tarligett, died last Wednesday after his head was crushed in a cane mill at a neighbor's house. The old two roller mill, with a long lever, trapped the boy between frame and lever, causing fatal injuries in about thirty minutes. Seborn was described as diligent and well liked by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tarligett
Vance Township
Seborn
Notice of Quarterly Conference at Center Next Saturday
The 4th Quarterly Conference for the North Monroe and Ke worlee Charge will be held at Center on next Saturday at two o'clock. Dr J R Scroges the Presiding Elder will preside at two o'clock and hold the conference immediately following. There will be no preaching any Sunday at Center. This is the last conference for the year and all the officials are urged to be present as there will be business of importance for consideration. W T Albright P C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Keworlee
J. R. Scroges
W. T. Albright
P. C
Cotton growers face army worm and cotton caterpillar plague
A dry season and reduced cotton yields worsen prices as army worms devastate fields across the state. The cotton caterpillar, spreading widely, strips plants and even grass, while a leaf blotch disease damages bolls. Seed from diseased fields risks carrying infection to new crops. beware gin processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifact
Agricutium
Alabama
Georgia
Death toll from cattle fever and Union County burial notes
In Chesterfield county W E Funderburk reports cattle deaths after illegal quarantine crossing. Six more cattle died last week from lick fever, totaling thirteen lost. Dr Watt Ashcraft confirmed cause. Separately in Union county, Joseph Bowman dies at his home at four this morning. Burial for Bowman will be held this afternoon near his former home, with Bennett Williams and Covington attending.
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W. E. Funderburk
Chesterfield County
Funderburk
al Head
Mr. Funderburk
Watt Ashcraft
Dr. Ashcraft
Fundreburk
Joseph Bowman
Union County
W. W. Bennett
J.T. Williams
Rum Run Reshaped at Indian Trait Supply Co
After this week the firm will run guns for three days weekly starting Tuesday the 17th with operations on Tuesday Thursday and Friday each week under Indian Trait Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Trait Supply Co
Town Property Valuation for Monroe City Tax Book
City officials Johnson and 3 Wea complete Monroe tax book. It lists 87 lots valued at 5155 plus farm and personal property totals, including livestock, tools, goods, money, bank stock, and other assets. The document details the total levy, poll tax, and overall valuation used to calculate taxes due.
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Johnson
Wea
Monroe
Lhd
Voit Reduetinn
Union Baptist Association meets with gains and key appointments
The Union Baptist Association held a three day meeting at Faulks last week with Wednesday opening and Saturday sessions. Attendance improved, contributions rose, and officers were elected including Rev Brax ton Craig clerk and Mr FP Ashcraft treasurer. Dr Sikes spoke on education and Rev L Johnson addressed State missions. Next session slated for Macedonia nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Baptist Association
Union Baptist Ace
Faulks
BL Craig
Aldermen Set Meter Charge and City Repairs Plan
The council decided to provide meters and tap mains with an $18 charge for meter installation and main tapping. The city will maintain meters and perform repairs. Last Wednesday policemen Shepherd was named temporary street superintendent and J. Along noted the city’s needs. Tax collector Crowell reported September receipts: special licenses 72 dollars, misc 120.08, water and lights 924.72, total 1,264.72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepterd
Crowell
Her Old Sweethearts entertainment at Central Methodist
The investmary societies of Central Methodist plan a staged program titled Her Old Sweethearts with plays His Obed Sweethearts and Hee he Sweethearts. Mildred Stephenson and Ney McNeeley lead a town talent show at the Opera House on Tuesday night October 17 with admission 15 25 and 35 cents.
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Central Methodist Elitred
Ehirteen
Mildred Stephenson
Ney McNeeley
Opera House
Weather could push cotton prices higher in coming week
In Orivans Louisiana October weather reports suggest rain or cold spells may curb bears and lift prices as the cotton crop nears maturity. Weather and spot demand fears drive traders with speculations on a June census forecast affecting gains.
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Orivans
South
Southren
New England Iits
Census Bureau
Distillery Murders Linked to Blockade Convict
Governor Kitchin offers a $200 reward for McIntyre, a 250 year old suspect linked to three murders around a Rutherford area block distillery. Victims disappeared in 1906, with bones reportedly found in the distillery furnace. Local officials and Solicitor A Hal Johnson urge pursuit after McIntyre’s blockade conviction and sentence.
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Kitchin
Jerday
Will McIntyre
Rutherford Conn
Sherines
Miller
DD. Atelley
L. B Hines
McIntyre
A. Hal Johnson
McvIntyre
Graustark Presented at Bijou Theatre Last Night
The Graustark production at the Bijou drew a large audience with Miss Fanet Waldorf in exquisite princess gowns. Henry King of Roanoke and Miss Waldorf shared ardent scenes while Joseph Belmont played the bellboy. Other cast members included Miss Allene Diurane and Miss Lowise Huff contributing to a bright, well staged performance as listed by News Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barr McCutchean
Prince of
Never forget Chamberlains Remedy for travel
Portable advice urges taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before journeys. Warns it is hard to obtain aboard ships and should be stocked by travelers and dealers for convenience during travel.
Death of Mr. B Bourn on Washington Street
Mr. B Bourn died at his Washington Street residence after a long illness from Bright's disease. He would have turned 51 next month and was a longtime railroad man with Seaboard and G C L N. A large funeral was held with Masonic rites, attended by family and friends.
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Bourn
Washington Street
Bright
Kirkpatrick
Masonic Lodge
Clinton
S.C
Seaboard
Maureen
K. Bourn
Greenwood
Massachusetts
Hennessey
Greenville
Lawrence
St Louis
Cason, Laney and Steele
D. Warren
W. W. Horn
A. F. Forbes
Surviving Co 1 53rd Regiment List of Names
A note from WPM es lists twenty seven living members of Company 1, 53rd Regiment North Carolina troops who served under General Lee, with a correction request for any errors. It also notes that Ashecraft, Joseph B Bennett, Kevin Ross, and Jacob C Griffin have died in the past nine months and urges readiness for action as the regiment may soon disband.
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North Carolina
Lee
Joseph A. Bivens
Charles B. Brown
Thomas Brooks
Archibald Curlee
Harrison Gaddy
Robert (Addy
BE. M. Griffin
J.lampton
Giffin
Samuel Haney
Stephen W. Hasty
Tobias Helms
Jerre Hinson
Aaron Hinson
John Li. James
R. H. James
John Keziah
Harrison Liles
George Little
F. S. Lingle
Morgan
Bees Flood Mooresville Well Learnings
Late yesterday bees swarmed Kerrs premises in Mooresville filling the corner of a well shed roof. Mr Kerr tried to trap a hive but the swarm settled on the shed roof. bees later disappeared with buckets of water drawn up full of bees and honey collected during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
BW. Kerr
Kerr
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