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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1911
Page
5
Market notes describe a bee worth noting by merchants with potential value. The text mentions Solel names and readers advised about a day they spoke and settled prices.
A crowded 1911 Monroe classified page lists debts to the estate of A C Johnson, solicitations from Union Drug Co bookkeeper, horse and mule sales, lost child’s coat, teachers sought, animal and farm goods for sale, rents, and various notices. Numerous small ads for groceries and hardware mix with buyers, sellers, and service offerings across Monroe N C.
Six bales of Union county cotton sold on the market yesterday. Mrs. Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benton of Beulah, fed Thursday night. a 14 month old fir is mentioned. Several houses for Miter & Co. to Jefferson were sent this morning. Ice cream supper planned at Wesley Chapel Saturday night. A new Vitigraph showing The Battle Hymn of the Republic at the Dish tonight, illustrated by Henry Fairley. Miss Missouri Benton cagh of Ellison Benton Goo Creek township discussed. Marvin Clonts Sanday noted. Officers picked up a blind taver Dora Marsh. A Halloween event with whiskey and pints advertised. A. L. Ballwoman officiating. Squire W. A. Austin transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital for bladder surgery. serious condition. Legal notices: De McManaway vs Independent Fire Co. verdict $105. Mason v Reaboard case largely dismissed.
Notice of public sale by the City of Monroe North Carolina listing multiple city properties including a county home site a rock quarry and land on Lafayette Street with bids to be approved by the board of aldermen. Terms call for one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest and notes secured by sureties or deeds. Conducted by Mayor J J Crow and City Clerk Sp S Johnson.
Insure your cotton against losses by fire with terms based on length of policy and reasonable rates. The Sa Least fren Co English Manager states details. Governor Kitchin grants pardons to Lake Hammonds from Forsyth serving two years for robbery Chas Pruett Burke six months for false pre tense Will Redfearth Anson twenty one years for second degree murder James McKinney Mitchell commuted from coin years to five years.
Personal notes from Union County list Mr Mayden Clots of Cimcon, Mrs Rosa Lockwout of Char fexton visiting cousin Mrs 1 1 Bourne, Mr J ML Belk at Charlotte Sanitarium for treatment. Mrs T 1 Welly of Hamlet visiting her parents Mr and Mrs FL Benton. Mrs HW Margiss of Carey visiting here with relatives and friends. Mrs BL Wilkes aunt children spending week in Charlotte. Mr W C Meforie, local patron, wore a successful lawyer later in Rathertendten, spent some time in twast week.
An Aid Society event titled progressive tea will be hosted by the Papist Church on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 4 to 7. Tickets cost 24 cents and cover visits to three homes with music and recitations by Monroe's talent.
A report from White Plains details the killing of Henry Little, a Black man from Pageland. An unidentified shooter fired as Meary drove near White Plains Sunday night, triggering a manhunt and ongoing investigations with no arrest announced.
An Indian man living on Bird Town in Swain County, linked to the murder of a Bird Town farmer’s daughter, was jailed after a dramatic escape from a mob of about 100. The victim was found in woods near the town. blood-stained fingerprints on the suspect’s hat prompted charges. A meeting of farmers and officials in Raleigh was planned to discuss cotton pricing.
A call for strict enforcement to keep people off the streets at night aims to end nuisance and deviltry. Patrons with no business out should be urged home or detained, reducing late night disorder and promoting safety.
The article attacks Taft over tariff reform claims and trust rhetoric, accusing him of failing to meet tariff promises and using trust talk to cover his record. It argues protection and tariff policies will be central to public judgment at the next opportunity.
The Richmond Boosters recount there were three whiskey house agents on the train distributing samples. They argue a law may allow jailing such agents, noting it is unlawful to take orders for liquor in this state and asserting the men were morally guilty of violation.
An advertisement extols London style with tailored garments and new fabrics. It highlights prices from 5.00 to 20.00, notes cheaper intermediate goods at 5.00 and 12.50, and promotes Adlers Kidd Gloves for boys and men priced accordingly.
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