116 Monroe men head to Columbia for second WWI quota
Crowds bid farewell as 116 men from Union County depart at 11 a m for Columbia to join the first quota already there. Fifteen new soldiers began in Columbia and some may be exempted later. a long list of alternates and names follows for Monroe and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Columbia
Monroe
Henry Grady Nash
Nash & Harris
Jason Love
Roy Lenoir Blair
Seaboard
George Franklin West
James Covington Richardson
C. H. Richardson
Vanderbilt University
Dewitt Belk
Walter L. Lindsey
Henry B. Crump
Carpenter
Arthur W. Thomas
John L. Garland
Eustace Collins
T. C. Collins
Collins & Hargett
Major Boyce Ferris
Seaboard Employ
Robert C. Trull
North Monroe
Clement Earl Curlee
Thos. D. Laney
Allen Heath
Monroe Hardware Co
Capt. W. C. Heath
Frank H. Fairley
J. M. Fairley
J. M
Walter Gay
Willliam Jacob Griffing
Marshville
Edgar Green Thomas
Chas
V. McGuirt
Waxhaw
Willian Mack Starnes
Joseph Columbus Hill
Vernon Gurley
Marcus J. Harkey
Matthews
Samuel Lee Forbis
Beaty Grady Nash
Lloyd W
Jas
Covington Richardson
Homer Alonzo Biggers
Unionville
Lawrence Floy Phiter
Harrison F. Mangum
Stephen H Strawn
John W. Parker
Wingate
DeLaney
John Hanna
Wax
Clonnie N. Medlin
Union Ile
Dewitt Melk
N. A. Crisco
J. A. Baucom
Julian F. Davis
Walter BE. Smith
Major B. Ferrig
Robi. C. Trull
Dan. M. Mullis
Francis N
Paul H. Johnson
Frank Nassiff
Jake Wents
Newton B. Gordon
Eadie M. Carnes
John
Fred Lowery
Calvin Terry Monroe
Rore
James
Rogers
Reary
Wilson Presley
Ranchard Wil- Mame
Ben Medlin
Albert Craig Rose
Wingate Notes from Glenalpine and Nearby Church News
Glenalpine reports from Wingate with local names and visits as families reunite after a long absence. Preachers Rev Haigler and Rev Snyder host successful meetings, plus updates on Oakboro Sakil Hathcock and Badin visitors. The piece lists residents heading to service, new entrants, and a push for a Baptist union meeting at Austin Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenalpine
Wingate
T. R. Turner
Oakboro
Sali Hathcock
C. J. Black
R. M. Haigler
Old Liberty Baptist Church
E. C. Snyder
West Monroe
Joe
Salisbury
Dee Perry
Badin
Lydia Perry
Black
Sam Wilkins
E. L. May
Hamlet
Wilkins
Mr. May
Charlie Brown
Joel Hargett
Veil Williams
Blanchard Williams
Sam Gaddy
Brooks Jerome
Milton Austin
Fenton Webb
John Parker
Wake Forest
N. W. Bivens
Polkton
Hampton Maske
Anson County
Allie Meigs
Vernon Griffin
Charlotte
Sam Hinson
Joe Bennett
Rich Bivens
J. H. Thomas
Marshall Perry
Perry
Tom Griffin
B. C. Snider
Judson Perry
Union Association
Austin Grove
Pliney Purser
Claude Mills
The Never Ending Hammering of the German Line
Allied artillery and air power continue relentless assaults on the German front in France and Belgium. British troops grind away at defenses, taking prisoners and demolishing fortifications as the war of attrition persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Russia Proclaims Republic To Strengthen State
A provisional government in Russia, dated September 14, proclaims a switch to a republican form to strengthen the state. Cabinet of five members, including Premier Kerensky, is named. The move follows Korniloff revolt efforts. Don Cossacks’ leaders resist surrender of Kalendines, signaling ongoing tensions. Wilmington reports flood damage, subsiding waters, washed bridges, and disrupted rail traffic with seven washouts on the Wilmington to Goldsboro line. some routes rerouted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerensky
Russia
Korniloff
Moscow
M. Nikitine
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington-Goldsboro
Aes
Elrod
Goldsboro
Atlantic and Yadkin
Miss Annie Lee Leaves for Columbia to Teach English
Miss Annie Lee daughter of Mr James H Lee sails to Columbia to teach English at Chicora College. Mr David Simpson who worked in the freight yards here has moved his family to Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lee
James H. Lee
Columbia
Chicora College
David Simpson
Monroe
German War Letters in the Means Home Claims Plot Map Finds
Detectives search Gaston Means apartment uncover a file of papers and letters signed by high German officials tied to his wartime work. A dictograph and 350 pistol cartridges were found and a secret cabinet sought. Investigators plan further searches as DA Swann and Justice Department pursue the case amid ties to Mrs. King and Concord inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae York
King-Means
America
Gaston R. Means
Maudel King
Swann
Means
Kaiser
Department of Justice
Department
Park Avenue
Secret Cabinet
Dooling
World
Gaston Means
United States
Concord
Sach
Subpoenas Issued in King Death Investigation
Concord take up the case of Mrs. Maude A. King with subpoenas issued for witnesses to appear September 24. Coroner C. L. Spears handed papers to Sheriff Howard W. Caldwell after serving at the Means home on Gaston B. Means and Mrs. Marie C. Melvin. Others named include Capt. W. S. Bingham, still at Richfield, and residents in nearby areas with connections to the August 2 death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Means
King
Charles S. Dry
Melvin
Wan Ehot
Concord
J. B. Foraker
Means
W. R. Patterson
Gaston
St. Cloud
Anna Dolan
New York City
Red Cross
Meanstone
Mrs. Melvin
C. B. Ambrose
Department of Justce
Salisbury
Maude A. King
C. L. Spears
Howard W. Caldwell
Gaston B. Means
Marie C. Melvin
W. 8. Bingham
Richfeld
Afton
Daring Woman Said to Loot King Estate in 2 Million Case
District Attorney Swann says a fearless woman directed the looting of Mrs Maude A Kings 2,000,000 estate with a male accomplice. He hopes Mrs Melvin sister of the slain woman will travel to New York to identify others involved and reveal connections to her sisters circle. A mysterious telegram about Mrs King surfaced, and authorities seek the sender to help close the murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude A. King
Swann
Dr. Waite
New York
War Credits Bill Passed in Senate Without Dissent
Washington September 15 The war credits bill authorizing new bonded certificates totaling 11 538 000 000 was passed by the senate without a roll call or dissenting vote. It has already cleared the house and goes to conference Monday. The finance committee amended the flotation expense to one fourth of one percent and reduced indebtedness certificate expense to one twentieth of one percent. Mr and Mrs R V Hill of Hamlet visit Mrs J M Beaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Finance Committee
North Carolina creates state board of charities and welfare
The state board of charities and public welfare is established with F Beasley of Monroe chosen as commissioner. The new body aims to combat unemployment poverty vagrancy and social ills by studying welfare needs and promoting effective institutions and policies. Members include A W McAlister W A Blair J A McAuley Carey J Hunter Mrs Walter Woodard Mra T W Lingle and Rev M L Kesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monra
Alan Elvestod
Asheville
Raleigh
North Carolina
State Board of Charities
Land F. Beasley
Monroe
Conmisse Welfare
Stat of Charities
America
Alu
A. W. McAlister
State Department of Education
State Department of Health
Heastey
Wake Forest
Monroe Journal
South
Beasley
Senate
State Conference of Social Service
House of Representatives
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Reensboro
W. A. Blair
Winston~ Salem
J. A. McAuley
Mr. Gilead
Carey J. Hunter
Walter Woodard
Wilson
Mra
T. W.lingle
Davidson
M. L. Kesler
Thomasville
Navy seeks colored mess attendants in Raleigh
Uncle Sam’s navy is recruiting negroes with hotel or dining room experience for mess attendant roles. Eligible applicants gain 37 pounds monthly with expenses and a time-based pay increase. Lieutenant Commander John L. London, recruiting officer for North Carolina, urges interested colored men to apply in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam's Navy
John L. London
North Carolina
Navy
Don
Raleigh
Igepant
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Clyde Smith
Adam Columbus Baucom
Henry Belk Simpson
Asa Pettie
Augustus B
Il Craw
Ford Bivens
Mon
Jesse Bright Parker
John Vertie Baight
Sone
Thos
Baxter Simpson
Lancaster
D. C
James Adam Price
Charlie McKee Haigler
Edward P. Warren
Duncan Vann Keziah Monroe
Robt Lee Shinn
Albert 1A. Hartsell
Robt
Vann Griffin
Ed Helms
Raymond E. Robinson
Rt. 4
R. W. Allen
Mons
King Estate
R. V. Hill
J. M. Beaty
Purpore Ot
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