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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
6
The American Radiator Company reports advertising in lean building markets boosted sales of heating apparatus. President Wooley notes a rise to 2,079,000 in dividends, up from 1,871,000, demonstrating advertising’s impact. The Monroe Journal touts itself as an effective salesman in the region.
Across the sea there is longing and waste as zephyrs hush the clash of war. The passage laments the noise of cannon and marching troops near hell, asks forgiveness, then pleads for mercy. Women’s voices rise in prayer for peace and hope beyond battle.
David Kennedy of Scottdale Pa prayed when he discovered his 16 year old daughter Josephine eloped with Franklin Stellano of Waynesburg to Cumberland Md They wed there and the mother encouraged the union The elopement followed a night of attempted departures and a rushed railroad trip with the father praying nearby Franklin Pickard a Seventh Day Adventist evangelist spoke on Lucifer and the devil’s fall linking deception to temptation in a distracted account of the marriage plan and its fallout.
Mr Wall of Anson operates 65 acres of peas with 15 acres in an unnamed variety. He has already harvested 124 bushels from that section and expects similar yield. An uncle once planted a quart that yielded three bushels from which 1S acres produced 250 bushels. Forage from the peas is planned to enrich the land and profits from peas typically stay above 2.4 dollars per bushel.
A skeptical note questions a tale that Britain oils sea surfaces to hinder German submarines. The narrator doubts affidavits, notes oil films could affect periscopes and subs, but warns the ocean is vast and calm waters rare. The piece calls the claim “important if true” only.
The 1915 North Carolina insurance filing certifies the Brothers and Sisters of Charlotte Ab Se TY as of December 31 1914 with assets cash in home office and banks 492 62 income miscellaneous 201 74 and 528 38. liabilities include unpaid death claims 150 00 and a balance on hand of 30 56 to protect contracts. The report lists officers L A Taylor president C M Moore secretary and notes the Home Office in Charlotte with state approval by Insurance Commissioner James Young Raleigh.
Abstract of the Narragansett Mutual Fire Insurance Company Providence Rhode Island filed with the North Carolina Insurance Department shows assets liabilities and surplus for 1914. It lists cash stocks deposits in trust and other assets totaling large sums and liabilities including taxes payable and other payables with a surplus to policyholders. The North Carolina business section notes fire risks written premiums received losses incurred and payments. The document is signed by Insurance Commissioner and officials.
Martha J. Wentz administratrix of Rufus J. Wentz deceased warns creditors to present claims by September 10, 1916, at Goose Creek Township Union County North Carolina or to Stack and Parker Monro, North Carolina. Debtors should promptly report any amounts owed. Date September 5, 1915.
Notice to creditors of The Standard Varnish Works and related defendants to file proofs of claims by the second Monday before March 1916. Failure to timely prove claims bars participation in asset distribution. Also notices in Union County Superior Court regarding partition sale of land with Broadus Allen and Wade Allen summoned to appear by October 15, 1915 to answer petition.
Notice states a deed of trust dated December 31 1914 by A C Funderburk Ola M Funderburk and W G Punderburk recorded in Union NC. Trustee G B Caldwell offers at public sale on October 9 1914 at noon at Monroe NC courthouse for cash a horned Jersey cow and a rubber-tire top buggy.
In the Superior Court of Union County an action for absolute divorce on grounds of fornication and adultery has been commenced. The defendant must appear at the November 1915 term at the Monroe court home to answer or demur to the complaint or the plaintiff will seek relief. This Aug. 12, 1915. Kt. W. Lemmond, C. S. C. W. B. Love, Atty.
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