Mr Perkys Discovery on the Dolphin Sea Venture
On the Dolphin voyaging to Portland Captain Higbie aids passenger Mr Perky who invents danger findings from the cross trees. Mrs Manship, bent on remarriage, arrives ashore, claims Ezra, and Ezra’s reappearance ends with Manship striking Perky, who handles the fall with calm humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbie
Dolphin
Portland
Mr. Perky
Baltimore
Higble
Hampton Roads
Mrs. Manship
Alls
Hiram
Perky
Mia. Manship
Ezra
Great Men of Light Heart Decries Modern Ways
An essay contrasts James Russell Lowell and David Livingstone as cheerful yet diligent figures, noting their humor amid hard work. It cites Canon Rawnsley warning of declining home life and parental authority, urging a return to Christlike home ideals to shape future generations.
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James Russell Lowell
Lor
David Livingstone
Africa
Lfe
Livingstone
Charles Kingsley
England
Christian Endeavor
Greece
Rome
Canon Rawnsley
St Paul's Cathedral
London
Christ
Grace
The Ribbon Leading to a Hotel Elevator Kiss
A stout man at a New York hotel cashier’s window notices a blue ribbon on the floor. A bellboy helps him pull it along a corridor toward a young woman at the elevator. He presents the ribbon as spectators watch in quiet amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
His Freak Memory and the Melbourne Alibi Trial
In a old Melbourne robbery case a suspect claimed a freak memory. Lane testified he could recite Walpole’s Old English Baron for hours to prove an alibi. The judge and defense pressed to repeat the whole and last page. Lane’s success led to the alibi being accepted and the prisoner discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lane
Walpole
London Chronicle
Commodore Barney’s Bold Move Against British Blockade
One hundred years ago after the battle of the barges Commodore Barney and his small flotilla rested on the Patuxent River. The British, blockading the mouth, planned a renewed attack to strike the flotilla and march on Washington. Barney diverted the enemy by moving barges upriver and ultimately chose to scuttle his boats and disperse his forces to reinforce the American defense near Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Patuxent River
Washington
Seven Young Buccaneers From Portishead Sea Quest
Seven boys from National Nautical School Portishead Somerset escaped a cruise aboard Polly by rowing up the Severn in a ship boat. After pursuit they went ashore at Holen mouth and sank into soft mud. They surrendered to pursuing officers a quarter hour after landing.
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Portishead
Somerset
England
Polly
Severn
Holenmouth
Frugal Sale Friction Inside The Shoe Shop
In a cramped street shop an outspoken customer challenges a patient assistant during an extended fitting. The exchange reveals tension as the clerk tries to steer her toward alternatives while she insists the shoes widen with age. The scene ends on a clipped, unresolved note.
Concerned kidneys signal distress and cures offered
Signals of distress from disordered kidneys are described including dark secretions and frequent painful urination. The ad touts Conan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache, citing Monroe North Carolina resident James A. Griffin and a Buffalo New York manufacturer claim. A 50 cent price and Dean’s Kidney Pills endorsement are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan
Monroe
James A. Griffin
N. C
Mr. Griffin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey and Porter’s Healing Oil Ad
Fall coughs and colds warned to seek Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey now with a claim of quick, permanent relief for throat and lungs. Also promotes Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil for pain relief and healing, with prices listed and nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Notice of absolute divorce action in Union County court
The Superior Court of Union County North Carolina is issuing notice in the case of Vance Pivlerve and Laura Plyler for an absolute divorce on adultery with Adam Mills. The defendant must appear at the September six Monday after the first Monday in September 1914 at Monroe courthouse to answer or demur the complaint. Dated August 1, 1914. R. W. Lemmond, C. S. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Anion County
Vance Pivlerve
Laura Plyler
Superior Court
Union County
Adam Mills
Monroe
N. C
R. W. Lemmond
Train Schedule for Seaboard Air Line Monroe Link 1914
Schedule of Seaboard Air Line and Sea board Air Line Railways from Monroe North and Wilmington to Birmingham New York and Ports including chair car and observation sleeper services. Arrival and departure times listed for trains serving Charlotte Wilmington Birmingham Rutherfordton Raleigh and Atlanta with local and through services. Contacts for more information listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
Charlotte
Wilmington
New York
Birmingham
Rutherfordton
York-Ports
Atlanta
Birrmingham
Raleigh
Jocal
York - Ports
J. Brigman
Ae Aig
John T. West
D. P. Oleh C
C. B. Tyan
GPA
Nortkiva
Also Mentioned on This Page
English Drug CO
Old Reliable Drug Store
Philadelphia
Life Insurance Company
Gordon Investment CO
Farmers & Merchants’ Bank
Bidg
Monroe, N
The
Bank of Union
Charlotte Scale & Fixture Company
Howe
West Trade
Charlotte, N
T. P. Dillon
Seaboard Air Line Railway
W. C. Lemmond
Atorney-at-Law
Old Library Room
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
DR. E. 8. Green
Belk-Bundy Building
Belk’s Store
Monroe, N. C
W. B. Houston
Court- Monroe
D. T. Waller
Lesa
X-Ray Works
First National Bank
S. Tryon Bt
R. L, Payne
Postoffice
Union Drug Co
H. B. Havely, C. E
General Engineering
Bunday Bldg
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