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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

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Life Program for a Young Man Sermon by Rev Abernethy

Rev J E Abernethy of Central Methodist preached on the life program for a young man. He urged finding a supreme life use with three guiding questions what can I do what does the world want and what was I made to be, stressing preparation execution and character aligned with God. He warned against choosing wealth over virtue and cited figures like Mozart and Moses to illustrate sustained effort and plan.

J. E. Abernethy Central Methodist Church Jesus Michael Angelo Schiller Gallileo Handel Christ Mars Jupiter Neptune Mercury David North Carolina Benjamin Franklin Adam Clarke Richard Watson Herbert Spencer Ty Cobb Hans Wagner Moses Mozart Paderewsky God

Marshville News Highlights Local Developments and Crews

Marshville recent moves include United Cash Store relocating stock to a main building and expanding a hardware line at Marsh-Lee Co. A new United Cash garage nears completion with concrete floors. Chief Barrett ordered a colored worker to move, prompting controversy and a sharp exchange before a release. Play Day planned by Prof. Mudge. local highway survey progress stalled by a needed absence. Local stores report remodeling and new storefronts, with markets and pantry exhibits drawing interest.

Marshville T. J. Betts United Cash Store Co Union Hardware United Cash Store Company Marshville Motor Co Esars T. F McBride Clay Newsom Philadelphia Philadelphia School of Pharma Guy Edwards Kanss City Kansas City Veterinary College Marsh-Lee Co Barrett Seaboard Medlin Mudge Sle J. Hurley Griffin Tr. Huggins Alee Anson Line Marahville Mullis J. 2 Green Newsom

Missionary Meeting of Union Association at Corinth

The annual Women’s Missionary meeting of the Union Association will be held at the Corinth church on Thursday September 28 at 11 o’clock. Miss Elizabeth Briggs will attend, leading Sunbeams and Royal Ambassadors. The women’s societies report year contributions totaling 70.63 dollars from Monroe Marshville Shiloh Hopewell and other groups.

Union Association Corinth Elizabeth Briggs Sunbeam Royal Woman's Missionary Societies of the Union Association W. M. S. Monroe

Wingate marks 72nd birthday with reflections and local notices

Wingate notes the seventy second anniversary of the writer's birth with reflections on life and faith. Local updates include wedding news, new Wingate drug store opening, Cotton ginning pace, Meadow Branch church outlook, and calls for stricter town ordinances after a Saturday night incident. Also reports Dr Ed Williams leaving for New York and Guardsmen Mustered Out of border service.

O. P. Timist Wingate Hynn Will Nash Badin Calvin Nash Nash Dorsey Griffin Marlon Griffin Mary Edwards Kear Alas Edwards Marehville C. J. Blick Black Rock Rest Sunda Brother Black M. F. Williams Chatham Helms Hn Bun" Grits W. M. Perry Co Meadow Branch Ed Williama New York Boyce Sherrin Concord

The Suffragette Convention at the Courthouse

A threat of weather did not deter a decent crowd from watching local players perform The Suffragettes Convention in the courthouse. Mrs Cecil Menehan led as Mrs Joanna Hightower Overmore with Miss Matilda Yetsingle presiding, while a large cast delivered lively, humorous scenes and political dialogue amid a bustling, mid era tone.

Cecil Menehan Joanna Hightower Overmore Sylvia Pankhurst Matilda Yetsingle Jeff Sewell Laura Jean Libby Literary Club Dellcae Jane Lovingood Lottie May Blair Suzanne French Albert Redfern Rosalyn Selle Irene Thomas Eleanor Grandee Beatrice Fairley Cameo Tallimuchee Sarah McNeely Arabella Golightly Muriel Hind Loudpore Criven Gordon Troublehunter Evelyn Susith Twixgs Annie Bernard Benson Tiny Twikes Catherine English Flossie Mary Dean Laney Johnnie Francis Laney Dinah Herndon Hasty Deacon Tucker Pickett’ McLarty Militant Booster Evelyn Wolfe Sallie Scrapper Policeman Arley Catherine Elizabeth Hudson Annie Beatrice Dillon Sarah Welshary Griffith Estelle Stewart Wileell Atte Willie Moi Evelyn Smith Trouble Hunter Frank Marshall Clayton Laney Clifard Fowler Mary English Pratt McNeoly Parsons Toogand Miss Tilly Mercedes Ostepath

End of War Seen in Seven Months Says H G Wells

H G Wells in Paris predicts the war will end in seven months due to Allied air mastery and strong western front organization. He cites French excellence in aerial photography and overall Allied superiority as key factors in turning the tide.

H.G. Wells H. G. Wells Paris Wea

Germans Admit Allied Success but Predict Victory Ahead

An Associated Press report from the German front notes that while Anglo French forces have gained some ground in the Somme offensive, German officers claim these gains are temporary and do not alter the eventual outcome. They praise the German army’s training, insist British and French troops are inferior in leadership, and describe the heavy artillery and communication challenges behind the front lines. Reports also mention German aviators aiding artillery and infantry, with pigeons and heliographs used for frontline updates.

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Freight Train Derailment Kills One Near Mineral Springs

An early Sunday derailment of freight No 55 from Monroe to Birmingham near Mineral Springs killed one unidentified black man. Several cars derailed, with wrecking crews from Monroe clearing debris and repairing track. A white van involved escaped unharmed. Coroner ruled death self caused after inquest. Goods and vehicles scattered, with extensive property damage estimated around 100000 dollars.

Monroe Birmingham Mineral Springs John Cheatham Abbesil Tul Morgan Mengee Pinggan Prnk Hentocale Plyler Ebenezer Waxhaw Robison J H Springfield Tulsa Oklo Charlotte

Glenn to Open Union County Campaign Event in Monroe

Ex Governor Glenn will open Union County wageien in Monroe September 21 at 2 oclock in the courthouse, with Democratic Executive Committee chair Chatman Vann arranging a series of dates across the state. The campaigner tours the west and east, remains a lecturer, and joins the International Boundary Commission with a 500 year salary. John P. St. John, 83, former Kansas governor and prohibition candidate, died at Olathe Thursday night.

Mis Glen International Boundary Commission Canada Weet Jonal Democratic Executive Committee Lincolnton Monroe Charlotte Gastonia Concord Goldsboro Clinton Whiteville Kenansville Wilson Thomas D. Warren John P. St. John Kansas United States Olathe Kans

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