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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
2
In an old tale, Rev Mr Smith tells his congregation a circus hours clash means church is held elsewhere. Dr Rowe and others watch as thirteen members attend church while the circus parade unfolds outside, testing the preacher’s plan to keep worshippers away.
Indian Trail reports social life with church events and visiting families. A fire in Buncombe County courthouse judge's room caused damage. a Raleigh boy fatally struck by car. Miss Pantha Harkey visits Charlotte. Bible study resumes led by Rev. B B Shankell. local families and driving lessons noted amid growing cotton prosperity.
An old health adage urges waking rituals of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal bathing prevents disease and revives strength, urging daily use before breakfast for a refreshing purifying effect.
A Buford township farmer bought clover seed and sugar then spread the sugar on his field by night, intending to sow seed. Morning revealed the mix up as he found only the sweet sugar on the ground, leaving neighbors joking about sugar cane next spring.
Publicity over private cab tterams announcing American troops in France sparks action by war and navy departments to prevent repeats. Officials may be court martialed for sending such messages. Some ex National Guard officers have notified governors. arrival details are to be kept quiet.
Claude Piersol found guilty of kidnapping Lloyd Keet by a Monroe, Missouri jury at 10:25 PM. He receives a 35 year sentence. Defense motions for a new trial will be ruled on in November. Parents of the kidnapped child attended, as did Piersol’s family. Trial lasted one week and new bonds were set for conspirators.
The text advises eating slowly and chewing thoroughly to prevent sour stomach. It suggests abstaining from meat for a few days and, if needed, taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. It notes red meats as likely culprits and recommends avoiding them.
In Union County Superior Court Hoyle Lovers v. The E I Du Pont De Nemours and Co for $3000 damages due to alleged negligence. defendant to appear October 15 1917 and answer. attachment warrant levied on defendant property including explosives and related items, plus debts owed to defendant by local hardware companies, to satisfy plaintiff's claim. September 14 1917 R W Lemmond C S C W B Love and Stack Parker Attys for Plaintiff.
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