Recorder's Court Report and Sentences In October
In Recorder's Court October 17 to October 2 the docket includes Wilson Brooks colored found not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Horace Williams convicted under ordinance 3 with costs. Martin jailed for carrying concealed weapons for fifteen days with additional penalties. Gus Belk and Will Belk faced multiple charges including carrying concealed weapons. both were convicted and sentenced to roads or fines with $100 costs, appeals filed. Charlie McDaniel, Rob Perr, and others received various terms on roads or fines. Several cases continued, defendants remained at large or appealed. Community notes mention local residents and events around Rough Edge including remodels, college entries, business activities, fevers, and social visits.
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Recorder's Court
Oet
James McManus
Wilson Brooks
Hovertiet
Horace Williams
Martin
Jim
Will Beth
Belk
Gius Belk
Wil Belk
Gus Belk
Griffith
Shieid
Sos
Gus
Will Ngheen
Weaplitia
Hoth
Ging Melk
Will Belk
Guselk
Gus Belle
Will Belle
Charlie McDaniel
Rob Perr
Son Gatewood
Albert Gantrell
Raymond Tibbs
Harvey Jackson
Wincey Smith
Ed Smith
Frank Brown
Walter Miller
White
The Lesson of a Good Life by W. H. Krauss
A eulogistic reminiscence honoring Frank Krauss, son of the narrator’s father, describing a life of virtue. The piece reflects on a man who faced dangers at sea, cherished family, and upheld duty and kindness, leaving a legacy of faith and service to others. The tone is reverent and commemorative.
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Baltimore
Moter
Americ
Frank Krauss
Caterpillar Invasion Of Early Carolina Cotton Fields
A Charlotte Chronicle account recalls a large army of caterpillars crossing rails near Lionberger, halting trains for eight days. The worms stripped cotton plants to the limbs, with seeds absent in damaged bells, yet Captain Torrance later yielded sixteen bales of lint from the ruined crop.
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Wilmington
Charlotte Observer
Lionberton
Marion County
Old Carolina Central
Richard A. Torrance
Bratox
New Schemes and Devices Spark Fresh Ideas
A commentary notes that many new schemes and devices seem innovative simply because no one previously conceived them. It argues originality often follows novelty rather than necessity, urging readers to evaluate practical value, risks, and potential impact.
Premiums Offered for One Year Advance Journal Payment
The notice invites readers to pay one year in advance for The Journal and receive a handsome premium. It promotes prepayment incentives and highlights the value of subscribing early to secure benefits.
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First National Bank
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R. A. Morrow
D. A. Houston
J. R. English
H. M. Ulmer
Sikes Company
John C. Sikes
V. Dixon Sikes
Pres
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SIKES
Sec
Treas
Rough
PL V. Richardson
Cornelius Moser
Bridgewater College
Messrs, JL. Broom
IE. Starnes
Old Roughge
John Flow
Av. Green
Mes
W.M. Starnes
Mtan
Mser
Fairley
the Dixie
Mr. Henry
Indian Trail
Indian Trail Supply Co
W. H. Krauss
Caterpillar History
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