German Military Strength Decline Reported
Washington reports a French staff analysis showing German military strength easing for the first time since the war began. The note credits Allied pressure on the western front and Germanys heavy reserve use, with further detail on divisions, prisoners, and evolving front lines across Verdun, the Aisne, and related theaters. The release also outlines a broad call for American and Allied unity and notes German messaging about continued resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
French High Commission
America
England
France
Committee On Public Information
Aisne
Verdun
Somme
Ypres
Alene
Arras
Russia
Hindenburg
Jim McBride Drafted for Military Service
Jim McBride is drafted for military service from Marshville Home. He says he does not dread the assignment and would like to test his mettle against a German, though he is not partial to this kind of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Marshville
Jim McBride
Births in Monroe Herald announce multiple newborns
To Mr. and Mrs W D Fulenwider a daughter born August 20 in Monroe. To Mr and Mrs Toney Rossi a daughter Marie Louisa born September 12. To Mr and Mrs Warren Carlie Stack a son W C born September 18. To Mr and Mrs D A Smith a son born September 27 in Monroe R F D 2. To Mr and Mrs Willie J Deason a son born September 28 Wingate R F D 1. To Mr and Mrs James Boyd Copple a son Rooney Ellis born September 30. T L Crowell Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Fulenwider
City of Monroe
Toney Rossi
Marie Louisa
Warren Carlie Stack
City of
Monroe
W. C
D. A. Smith
Willie J. Deason
Wingate
Army Officer in Duel With Blind Tiger
Spartanburg Oct 8 Lieut Randall M Mattson of Rochester wounded in a pistol duel with William Lands suspected of selling liquor to soldiers Lands wounded fatally after firing at Mattson Mattson recovered though Lands likely died Major Shanlon heads military police commended for bravery and joint federal civil action against liquor sales to soldiers Camp Wadsworth statement issued
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
Randall M. Mattson
Rochester
William Lands
Landis
Mattson
Lands
Matteson
Charles L. Phillips
Camp
Wadsworth
Matson
Shanlon
Joking With a $1,000 Job From the Marshville Home
Myron Green son of Mr and Mrs J Z Green took a civil service exam while vacationing from the University for a Quartermaster's Corps post in Washington. He received a $1,000 salary appointment but will not accept, joking about the exam. The matter would affect his studies at Chapel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshville
Myron Green
J. Z. Green
Quartermaster’s Corps
Washington
Myron
Hon
Chapel Hill
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth Cure
Dandruff leads to baldness, warns the dangers of neglect and promotes Parisian sage from English Drug Company as the quick safe cure. The remedy claims to cure dandruff and itching, stop hair loss, and encourage new growth with a guarantee if not effective.
Large U S cotton surplus prompts export freedom
Washington reports a cotton glut after stoppage of shipments to northern European neutrals. The exports administration board extends indefinitely the license free export of raw cotton to the allies, citing ample domestic stocks including enough for the army and navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Japan
Russia
Mrs Smith Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York reports years of stomach trouble ending after meals with Chamberlain's Tablets. She says one or two tablets relieve indigestion and heaviness and act as a pleasant laxative, helping the stomach function naturally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Smith
Brewerton
N. Y
Chamberlain
Mutiny at sea in Bluebird photoplay at Pastime
The Pastime theatre plans the Bluebird photoplay Mutiny for October fifteenth. Esther Whitaker defies her father and marries Caleb Tilden aboard the Alden Besse, as mutiny, shipwreck, and a perilous rescue unfold with Eben Wiggs aiding Esther and a dramatic reunion at voyage end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Whitaker
Myrtle Gonzalez
Jack Curtis
Whitaker
George Herrington
Fred Harrington
Reeee Wall
Paul Caleb Tilden
Jacob Babcock
Eben Wiggs
Aaron Whitaker
Alden Besse
Esther
Babcock
Caleb Tilden
Caleb
Tilden
Grandfather Whitaker
Jacob
Besse
Vanama Hay
Kesther
Mont
Notice of Public Auction of Union County Real Estate
public auction at the courthouse door in Monroe North Carolina on a November Sunday in 1917 to sell all rights of John B Evans in two tracts of Marshville township Union County one tract of 21 acres the other 26 acres adjoining specified neighbors and including the home place and Adcock place the sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of R M Sanders under a warrant of attachment obstructed by Sheriff J W Griffith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. C
John B. Evans
Marshville Township
Union County
Press Marsh
Chas. Bowman
William Redfern
Adcock
Walter Hanes
Tom Tadlock
W. L. Earnhardt
R. M. Sanders
J. W. Griffith
Administrator's Notice for Fitzgerald Estate in Union County
Administrator W B Houston announces estate of I A Fitzgerald. Creditors must pay debts or claims must be filed by September 1, 1918. Notice dated August 31, 1917, filed by attorney Frank Armfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lemmond
Superior Court
Union County
N. C
I. A. Fitzgerald
W. B. Houston
L A. Fitzgerald
Frank Armfield
Notice to heirs in estate case in Union County court
In the Superior Court Union County before the Clerk, Frank Armfield administrator seeks to settle the estate of J Alexander Helms. Defendants Maggie Thompson Desdie Ayers Allie Langley Ed Langley Et Langley Mettle Rawlings Benj Rawlings Rebecca Griffin Starnes Odus Harris John Ellis Helms J Alex Helms Allie Langley and husband Ed Langley must appear October 29 1917 at Monroe Court House to answer or demur to the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helms
W. G. Helms
H. M. Helms
W. A. Helms
Amanda Helms
James M. Helms
J. A. Helms
William Ivey
H. Mary Etta Hagler
Martha Yandle
H. M. Key
T. F. Key
J. R. Key
Joe Griffin
Josiah Griffin
Columbus Griffin
Marshal Griffin
Rebecca Griffin Starnes
Francis Helms
Chas
Helms Riskell Helms
Jessie Helms
Tracey Helms
Ida Helms Alexander
Zeb Little, Jr
Rena Little
Jona Little
John Watson
John Ellis Helms
J. Alex Helms
J. W. Key
J. N. Stegall
Misse Stegall
Maggie Thompson
John Thompson
Desdie Ayers
Moses Ayers
Minnie Langley
el Langley
Allie Langley
Ed Langley
Mettle Rawlings
Janel Benj. Rawlings
Odus Harris
Allie Langely
Mettie Rawlings
Benj. Rawlings
Superior Court
Union County
J. Alexander Helms
R. W. Lemmond
Superior Court of
N. C
Monroe
R. Lemmond
County
N.C
Notice in Union county court case against DuPont
Hoyle Love sues E I Du Pont De Nemours in Superior Court Union County for 3000 dollars in damages for alleged personal injury due to negligence. Defendant must appear by October 15, 1917. Warrant of attachment levied in Mecklenburg County lists dynamite, blasting powders, caps, fuse, wire, machines, and related items. also several debts owed to defendant. Plaintiff seeks condemnation of attached property to satisfy the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
Said County
Monroe
N. C
Mecklenburg County
Smith- Wadsworth Hardware Company
American Hardware & Equipment Company
Charlotte Hardware Company
R. W. Lemmond
Union County Divorce Notice In Monroe North Carolina
In Union County a divorce action has been commenced in the superior court by Joe Cunningham plaintiff against Anna Cunningham defendant. The defendant must appear at the term to be held on the sixth Monday after the first Monday in September 1917 at the Monroe courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint or be in default. This notice dated August 30 1917 is signed by R W Lemmond with Redwine and Sikes attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
North Carolina
Union County
Joe Cunningham
Anna Cunningham
Monroe
N. C
R. W. Lemmond
Redwine & Sikes, Attys
Notice to creditors of Emerline McManus estate
Administrator A M Eubanks of Emerline McManus announces all claims must be verified and presented by August 29 1918 at R F D 6 Waxhaw North Carolina or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. W B Love attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerline McManus
Waxhaw N. C
A. M. Eubanks
W. B. Love
Leader in Low Prices at Mt Prospect
A reduced price ad from A P Plyler of Mt Prospect claims cash for goods and produce, including eggs and oats, with delivery twice weekly and no town taxes or clerks. He seeks 500 bushels white peas, 25 calves, and yearlings, inviting locals to mail requests for items and promising consistently low prices and high value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Plyler
Mt. Prospect
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Womans Committee
W. B. Waddill
Henderson
F. B. Ashcraft
The
Food Administration
Blind Tiger
Mis. Smith
Pastime Theatre
Utiny
Lynn F. Reeeee
Clyde R. Cooke
State of North Carolina
Admi
A. Helms
Hoyle Love
E. I. Dupont de Nemours and Co
Southern Cotton Oil Co
W. Z Faulkn
Edwin Clapp
Regal
Savings, Loan and Trust Co
R. B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
Lara
Rene
W. Growr
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