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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
2
A farmer’s tale extols thrift and bank savings as a path to dignity, discipline, and community leadership. It argues that money in the bank reduces waste, aids future home ownership, and strengthens civic influence.
Officials say the county will join forces with a neighboring jurisdiction to pool resources and accelerate projects. Details on the agreement and timeline were not disclosed.
A tribute to Wingate’s spirited residents and progress notes on local letters and officials. The Monroe Journal reports concerns over prisoner reading rights and a mortgage sale notices for Union County property.
Secretary McAdoo warns that a fund in Southern states seeks to file a claim for about 268 million dollars on behalf of former slaves for cotton production during 1850s to 1860s. Suits filed in Washington DC court name HN Johnson Louisiana and others seeking nearly 48 million dollars in back pay. He declares there is no legal or just basis for the suit.
Former Georgia governor Robert B. Glenn tours the state advocating prohibition. He delivered three speeches in Atlanta and will speak in eleven major cities including Savannah and Augusta, drawing large audiences and likely boosting prohibition sentiment statewide.
An advertising notice touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out impurities ease the blood and build up the whole system.
In a special proceeding for J C Simpson administrator of M E Merritt versus William M Donahue et al the commissioners will sell land on Vickey Branch. The bid opening Jan 1 191 deferred payments with interest. Sale at public auction at Monroe courthouse bidding starts $1765. A M Stack Commissioner Stack Parker Attorneys.
Public auction set under an order of re sale in a special proceeding involving Martha J Went administratrix of J Wentz estate. Bidding starts at 1500 dollars for two parcels plus life estate and dower tract details with described boundaries and acreage. Commissioner J J Parker announces sale at the Court House door at noon on October 18 1915.
Promises rapid relief with a refund if the treatment fails to cure piles. Claims include a guaranteed timeline of six to fourteen days and assurances of effective care at a fixed price, though the text is garbled and hard to verify.
Mortgage sale under a 1912 deed to J P Poer. Union County North Carolina at Monroe courthouse on November 15, 1915 at noon. Two tracts totaling about 42 acres along Belk Porter and Smart Mine lines. Auction to highest cash bidder. Mortgagee J P Poer, attorneys Stack and Parker.
In Union County Superior Court the commissioner will auction Lot No. 4 of the Mahaly Ann Irby tract on Monday November Band 1915 at noon at the Monroe courthouse door. The 15 acre parcel lies along Lot Nos. 2 and 5 in varied bounds. cash terms only. Richardson, Commissioner. Vann & Rit, Attys.
The estate of the late Mrs. Sue CG Houston offers a full city block on College and Bryan Streets with a six room house, barn, and water well plus a back parcel on Sanford Street with two cottages. Executor W. S. Blakeney invites inquiry for terms and viewing before sale.
Notice of public auction by mortgagee A Secrest on land in Monroe North Carolina to the highest bidder on November 20 1915 at 12 at the courthouse door. Bounded lands include 40 acres on the west side of Concord road with reference to a 1913 deed and an undivided interest in proceeds from the estate land sale of W B Long. The mortgage deed is recorded in Union County.
J B Shute as trustee announces public auction at Monroe courthouse on November 20 1915 for cash to the highest bidder of three land tracts in Goose Creek township. First tract 34.25 acres plus 5.5 acres, Second tract 184 acres, Third tract 9.28 acres part of Copelain Helms estate. Proceeds to satisfy bonds secured by the deed of trust. This 18th day of Oct 1916.
Guardian of Ailsie McMillan will sell at Monroe courthouse door on Monday November 1 1915 at twelve o clock for cash the life estate subject lot No 2 in Block A Monroe Land and Improvement Company addition Monroe North Carolina fronting 50 feet on Carr Avenue in a 50 by 142 feet rectangle The commission and guardian Redwine and Sikes attorneys.
Executors of the will of Dr W J Gribble notify all claims against the estate to be presented by October 20 1916 or risk legal recourse. Personal debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated October 15 1915 T C Bubanks Henry W Gribble executors Ney McNeeley Attorney.
A. A. Becrest announces a public sale of land in Monroe Union County to satisfy five notes secured by a mortgage deed to A Frank Helms dated January 2 1912. The property is three quarters of an acre more or less, described by boundary stones and compass lines. Sale occurs Monday at 12 o clock noon at the courthouse door.
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