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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
5
Local page rounds up Mrs Ruby Moore returning from Hendersonville and Miss Maude Sikes visiting Albemarle aunts. Teens enter Oak Ridge, church and school events noted, crop reports from Jackson and Monroe townships, and a September 11 family reunion planned in Buford township with sermon and baskets.
The city graded schools began fall work with a Lancaster Avenue site drawing many parents and officials. Enrollment totals 13 with figures for North Monroe Lancaster Avenue and High School listed. Aldermen funded cement walks to Main Street and work Near the school proceeds. Mr Bundy donated land to widen College Street and extend sidewalks to Lancaster Avenue.
The record lists numerous defendants including Henry Rowes, Vann Seerest, Yow, Starnes, Tom Robinson, James Leinster, Ed Steele, Otis Threats, Jack Medlin, Mack Myers, Joe Brewer, W Kendall, W Alsobrooks, Sam Hope, Winston Cuthbertson, and John Nelson. Charges include assault with deadly weapon, assault and battery, violating ordinances, forcible trespass, larceny, and related costs and penalties ranging from paid costs to jail terms and work orders. Several defendants are noted as colored. Some judgments suspend on cost payment or prosecution for damages.
The Hoard of Aldermen of Monroe passes a law banning screens stained glass and other obstructions that block view from street level in pool rooms and billiard rooms. Violators or those refusing to remove obstructions face fines up to ten dollars. Effective upon adoption in September 1913.
Vion County cotton advisor GEO E FLOW reports Aug 29 1918 near Monroe North Carolina that the plant has ceased growth and fruit setting but shows ample mature and embryonic fiber. He notes no moisture shortage yet but urges precipitation for boll growth. Some early fruit is opening but notable picking won’t occur before late September unless drought persists.
Mrs J B Keith of Granville County died when an elevator on the fourth floor of Dr Joseph Graham’s office in Durham plunged to the street after the door closed with her dress caught. Her daughter Miss Meda Keith witnessed the incident as the operator failed to see the danger. The death was deemed instantaneous with the elevator operator not observing the fatal snag.
Mr Geo Newsiff returns from Virginia resorts showcasing silk kimonos and dresses to attract Monroe buyers. The ad invites the public to inspect a line of up to date fashions and styles at Nassiff and Joseph Monroe Bargain House. The note ends with a stray line about 16904 miles.
Carmel resident Mr. J W Ashcraft was hospitalized in Charlotte with tetanus after nine days with a nail wound to the foot. Doctors warned of danger and the Journal reports he died shortly before eleven o'clock that morning, despite family and physicians being present.
Mr Helms and Mr Rh K Helms of Mt mel named cotton statistician for the county by the census department succeeding Mr G BE iFlow He will visit every gin ten times a season reporting bale counts and weights plus mill stocks and warehouse bales. Also noted, the wedding of Art G Frank Sutton and Miss Pattle Worley at Weddington Methodist with relatives present and a reception at Mrs S Howies. They sail to Washington City after a month’s sightseeing aboard the Southern.
At the Rex Theatre a great Wednesday program presents Why Baby Left Home a big feature The Hypnotic Collector and The Massing Cloud in a great deans The Rosary Wednesday If you have or have not read the book you must come and see the great satire in motion pictures Maine Law Side Traced by Sister is a fine ve story
Union county schools are urged to prepare exhibits for the State Fair in Raleigh next October. Students should submit paintings drawings maps writings compositions and analysis works. Emphasis on high quality drawing paper and colored pencils, with schools represented by graded student work.
The piece notes heat on cotton seed and high food prices stirring public concern while little attention is paid to the rising cost of drinks. It comments on a small minded man who can become a bore in certain times.
Public auction to sell Lot No. 4 in Union County Vance Township adjoining John Lee Della Crowell and others. The sale, on October 8 1918 at Monroe courthouse, includes 70 acres more or less with terms of one fourth cash and balance in six months. Expanded note on related court actions and sheriff sale details appears in the document.
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