Union County Democrats urged to back Wilson and vote on November 7
A rallying call to Union County Democrats supports Woodrow Wilson and James Bickett for governor, urging registration and voting on November 7. The piece highlights Wilson’s bank reforms aiding farmers and business, urges county pride, notes expected margins in key counties, promises a silk banner for the county with the largest Democratic gain, and stresses voter registration and turnout. Local notices about community events and church activities follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Robinson
Wilson
Union County
Federal Reserve Banks
Democratic Party
Democrats of
Union
Bickett
Robinson
Congress
Mr. Brown
Mr. Robinson
Wilkes County
Yadkin
Davie
Davidson
Randolph
Montgomery
Moore
Lee
Hoke
Scotland
Richmond
Anson
Ani
Washington
Earthquake and hurricane sweep the South with damage and tremors
A storm and an earthquake struck the Gulf States and Alabama and Georgia on Wednesday. A hurricane crossed the middle Gulf States causing two deaths and property losses while earthquakes jolted thousands, with Pensacola and Mobile reporting wrecked ships, severed telegraphs, and unroofed buildings. Telephones failed for hours as the storm moved inland and rainfall worsened in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, with tremors felt as far north as Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Gulf
Albania
Georgia
Middle Gulf States
Alabama
Pensacola
Mobile
Nether City
Mobile City
Burrywood
Mississippi
Macon
Watt
Kentucky
Phreingbaum
Ala
Lina
Montgomery
Atlanta
Augusta
Weddington Social News Highlights Oct 19
Miss Margaret Hudson visited Lowell last week while Hugh Thomas of Charlotte stayed with relatives in the village. Lena DeLaney spent Monday in Charlotte. Rev N R Richardson and wife are in Winston Salem and Greensboro this week. Lela Harkey returned from Mocksville area. Willie Fair Annie Lee Hemby visited Oakboro and Indiana Trail. Floyd Harkey stays in Mocksville. Jennie Price weekend in Monroe with sister Mrs F H Wolfe. Oliver Howard and parents attend the State fair in Raleigh in their new car. David Hemby and Hallie Hemby stayed with Aunt Armanda Morris near Antioch. Mrs S D Belk has been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weddington
Margaret Hudson
Lowell
Hugh Thomas
Charlotte
Lena DeLaney
N. R. Richardson
Winston- Salem
Greensboro
Lela Harkey
Mockaville
Willie Fair
Annie Lee Hemby
Oakboro
Indiana Trail
Floyd Harkey
Mocksville
Jennie Price
Monroe
F. H. Wolfe
Oliver Howard
C. O. Howard
Raleigh
David Hemby
Hallie Hemby
Armanda Morris
Antioch
8. D. Belk
Doster Home Burned In Pageland Fire Destroys House
Pageland Journal reports Mr. J. Y. Doster and family escaped a six room home fire about 3 20 Sunday morning likely from a defective chimney amid a nearby cotton yard fire risk. No insurance. total loss. Nearby incidents include a Marlboro county auto crash injuring R T Haire and Bud Gunn and a record cotton bale sale totaling 198 23. Turquays turkeys sold for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermer Monroe
Pageland
Pageland Journal
J. Y. Doster
G. Rt. Lowell
Messia
R. T. Haire
Bud Gunn
Marlboro County
Marlboro
Cheraw Bridge
Haire
H. N. Askins
Ruby
C. L. Gulledge
Mr. Watts
Marriage of Rev Haywood and Lula Rowell at Indian Trail
Rev A B Haywood of Vance township married Miss Lula Rowell at the bride's home in Indian Trail. Magistrate Harkey performed the ceremony in front of many friends. The couple, popular and energetic, received many gifts and warm congratulations. Other notes mention Miss Beulah Helms, a skim of ice, recent visits, and church services at Ebenezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Trail
Route 1
A. B. Haywood
Vance Township
Lula Rowell
G. W. Rowell
Harkey
Haywood
Rev
Mra. Haywood
Beulah Helms
L. Farr
Unionville
Loma Ormand
William Ormand
Charlotte
Messrs
Curtis, Clinton
Carl ‘Pressley
Lester Ford
Leander Ford
W. L. Dixon
Chi Jottle
D. L. Farr
Waxhaw
Billie Rowell
J. B. Haigler
Monroe
J. A. Price
Father's Objection Ends in Tragedy at Canton Home
In Canton W. G. Brittson a former baseball pitcher shot 19 year old Victor Roderick, then killed himself after courteously greeting the suitor and objecting to his daughter's attentions. He apparently yielded to his wife and daughter's earlier decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Roderick
Canton
W. G. Brittson
Brittson
Walk With God Exhorts By Uncle Oliver Rogers Example
In a letter to the editor W H Phifer recalls Uncle Oliver Rogers paying a small debt after the Civil War, noting his steadfast faith. The essay argues that Enoch walked with God, citing Genesis and urging daily diligence in living righteously to attract God’s presence and protection. The writer hints at future remarks on simpler funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Oliver
Enoch
God
W. H. Phifer
Ford Pat Crop of Potatoes
A Moore County farmer planted five or six acres in Irish potatoes this summer and now prepares to harvest. An agent for the Ford Car Company offered a new car in exchange for the potato crop, which is expected to fetch about $2 per bushel. The agent risks but could profit if yields are strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Pat
Sanford Express
Moore County
Moore
Ford Car Company
Cotton Prices Soar as Hurricane Hits Alabama Market
The hurricane sweeping Alabama sent cotton futures to record highs with distant months above 19 cents a pound and local spot at 18 cents. Prices jumped 65 to 89 points early. July hit 19.17 as buyers panic. Reports cite crop losses in North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi, with weather and shortages fueling a bull market and forecasts predicting 22 cents by Thanksgiving and 25 by Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Gulf
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Observer
North
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mt Prospect News notes local gatherings and farming
The column records weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Yarborough, Union residents and family in North Carolina towns, and mentions Mr Yarborough’s return from Oklahoma. It notes corn shuckings, sowing of clover and oats, hot weather aiding crops, and local sentiment on making a living at home. The entry ends with a civic cheer for Woodrow Wilson and a personal note to Scapegoat about letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norres Potacess
Ant Nournill
Monroe
Mersretarl
Charlie Griffin
Union iMe
MA Daborne
H. L. Yarborough
Danver
Charlotte
Gastonia
Kannapolis
Yarborough
Oklahoma
Indian Service
Woodrow Wilson
Spriggs
Interdenominational rally eyed in Unionville
Unionville correspondents report L B Griffin H M Baucom Fred Medh in Rey L Mann left by car for Winston Salem gatherings. Mrs A A Secrest returned from visit with daughter Mrs Tip Helms of Monroe. Mrs J C Purser now able after illness. Rally set for next Sunday at 10 with dinner on the grounds and public invited. Roy P Helms left for Charlotte to clerk at Efird’s. Ed Biggers family to move here. Mrs J C W Hargett and family back from Asheville after hosting boarding house duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Griffin
H. M. Baucom
Fred Medhin
Rey
L. T. Mann
Winston-Salem
A. A. Secrest
Tip Helms
Monroe
J. C. Purser
Roy P. Helms
Charlotte
Efird’s
Ed Biggers
J. C. W. Hargett
Asheville
Sand Swindle at Main Street Gin Ends in Bond
The article details a theft scheme where a man calling himself Arth Min priced sand at three cents a pound, loaded it with seed cotton, and fled after receiving a $47 check. Bobby Phifer alerted Benton after noticing sand in the cotton, leading to the suspect's capture by police. The case heads to trial next week as Benton jokes about the costly sand and plans to stop buying until market prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hy Benton
John H. Benton
Main Street
Sandy Ridge Gerkey
Arthi Min
Mrry Price
Horace Clark
Starnes
Darkey
Shute
Mr. Benton
Bob Phifer
Bob
Mob Disperses Wilson Supporters Riot in Chicago
President Wilson delivered three speeches in Chicago yesterday as a silent demonstration by National Woman’s party members sparked a near riot. Banners were torn, umbrellas and canes used, and many women were knocked down as police guarded the demonstrators’ headquarters. Witnesses condemned police inaction amid claims of sympathy with rioters. In Salisbury a 60 year old widow, Mrs Sallies C Noble, was killed by a train while waiting at a station for transportation to New York, her body badly mutilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi Wilson
Wilson
Chicago
City
The
Nation Woman's Ty
Josephine Pearce
L. Mattice
Woman's Republican Clubs
Mrs. Pearce
F Orthy
The Law On Chickens Southern Farming Parable
Two neighboring farmers dispute boundary chickens that trespass and damage crops. The piece asks if shooting offending fowl is lawful and suggests a humorous alternative of planting corn with placards to shame owners into minding their own animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. H
Law
Scandalized Water in Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange quotes a water salesman claiming his product is pure spring water while an unseen uncle jokes that what was found in it was “one part oxygen and two parts hydrophobia.” The line reflects a playful, rustic banter scene with dialect.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union County Democrats
W. B. Neill
Selma
Jessie Kannup
Fort Mill
Minor Short
Louise
Willie May Short
Providence
S. H. McManus
Hunter Matthews
W. A. Hemby
J. C. Hill
Martha Loftin
Red Springs
Letha Hamilton
Marshville
Young People's Missionary Society
W. A. Short
Epworth League of
Academy
MR. Doster
Ir. Haywood
Faye
Charlie Helms
Wild Rose
Mt. Prospect News
Adanna Af Homa
Unionville News
Wingate
iBy O. P. Timist
Cedar Creek
Marshal Newsom
Boyes Sherrin
Concord
H. A. Redfearn
T News
Austin
Bud Phifer
Moderaon
Women's Betterment Association
Wingate School
A. R. Smith
Melms
Roy Statton
J. P. Parker
Mises Ruth Griffin
Lucile Chaney
Ona Riegers
Frank Griffin
Pred Staton
Bruce Snyder
Roy Staton
Herbert Sullivan
Marshville Boys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!