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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1916

Page

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Glenn Opens County Campaign Yesterday

Governor Glenn launched the Democratic campaign here with a strong defense of the Wilson administration and constructive legislation. He praised Wilton and the Democratic record, attacked Republicans and Marion Butler, and urged support for Democrats on November 7 while predicting Wilson’s reelection. The crowd was large and attentive as Glenn spoke for about an hour, finishing with a folksy, preaching-style close.

Wilson Butler Bebine Publiscan Tiis Gleam A. M. Stark North Carolina Sterling Woodrow Wilsor Glenn Republican Russell Marion Butler Marian Green Mr. Wilson Democratic Party

Hege Strike Threat Looms As Mayor Warns

Labor leaders faced formal government warning from Mayor Mitchell that the city would use full military and civil powers to prevent disorders if a general general strike called tomorrow to aid street car workers ensues. Ernest Roth of the Central Federated Union announced the strike after talks with labor leaders and a citizens committee failed to avert action.

Eral New York New York Dispatch Michel

Diphtheria Epidemic and Immunization Advice in Monroe

Letter from H. D. Stewart warns of a diphtheria rise in Monroe linked to season and exposure. Urges immunization with antitoxine to protect children for eight to ten weeks, noting a thousand units costs about fifty to sixty cents. Calls for tracing unusual Union County deaths in the past three months to understand causes.

Monroe Union County H. D. Stewart

Two Died as Train Hits Auto in Henderson Collision

Miss Lucy Bullock of Drewry Warren county and Frank Morton of Thomasville Vance county were killed when a Durkara Northern box car struck their seven passenger automobile near Henderson. Mrs James Bullock mother of Miss Bullock and Reg Hays driving escaped with injuries as Hays attempted to rush clear.

Lucy Bullock Drewry Warren County Frank Morton Thomasville Vance County Henderson Durkara & Northern James Bullock Mins Bullock Reg Hays Bruke Miss Bullock Merton Hays Morton Miss Matlock Zeeeetoese

Milas Secrest dies. Waxhaw notable buried near Monroe

Milas Secrest, prominent Waxhaw resident and Civil War veteran, died at 85 after organic illness. Funeral held Tuesday in Waxhaw, burial in Monroe area with Masonic honors. Survived by two children J T Weir and W Secrest. married Suzan McNeeley in 1855. A long life marked by family losses during 1878 79 and service in Capt. McCauley’s company.

Waxtawy Comeman Ott Monroe Waxhaw Milas Secrest Andrew Secrest Mr. Secrest Ony J.T. Weir Mr. W. Secrest Suzan McNeeley Presbyterian Church Inscore and Son Wayhaw Graded School Unity Mies Ae Pigler J. Vigler Otis Kelly Chibourn C. E. Robertson Wilmington Chadbourn Sanitorius Charlotte Frank Niven J. M. Niven Olin Niven

Indian Trail News Highlights Local Visits and Weather Banter

Correspondent reports visits by T D Maness of Concord to J W Rallings, Carl Crowell of Aberdeen and Carl Orr of Charlotte, plus gatherings at A B Garmany and the Railings residence. Notes on cooler weather, velvet bean harvests, and a half crop cotton situation. A closing letter criticizes political partisanship and mocks the editor.

Gilbert Seys Indian Trail T. D. Maness Concord J. W. Rallings Sundey Joe Kendall Columbia A. B. Garmany Carl Crowell Aberdeen J. M. Tomberlin Annie Crowell Odessa Lormond Matthews J.T. Yeorgin Unionville Carl Orr Charlotte Kate Crowell A. A. Reid Siler J. L. Railings C. Snider D. DB. Snider Monroe J. W. Railings Vernon Harkey Badin Badin Aluminum Works Jack Frost W. H. Kinley Stones Theodore McLain Will Kendall J.T. Hargett P. Kendall Lincolnton J. F. Conder Gilbert

Self Denial Echoes In Farmer Talk On Prospects

A farmer notes his son Josh remains undisturbed by personal plans, focusing instead on how the farmer is getting along and never considering his own future. The exchange highlights unselfishness and family dynamics in rural life.

Josh Farmer Corntessel

Villa Promised Turs After Attack at Chilaaay City

Washington dispatch reports on the September 16 fighting in Chilapa City during Villa’s assault on the Carranga garrison. Villa allegedly led the attack, seizing the penitentiary and other buildings for hours, then retreating with promises to return for captured arms. Officials question the completeness and accuracy of Bell’s dispatch.

Washington Dispatch Chilaabay City Villa Celebra Catranga War Department Tron Bete George Hell Bl Paso Villa Carranga Bell State Department

Journal Subscription Rates Decline Annual Price Set

The Journal announces new subscription prices: 81.50 yearly, 0.75 for six months, and 0.40 for three months. Old subscribers may renew at the old price of one dollar until October first, with many taking advantage of this offer.

Eee Enenee

Death of Mrs Margaret Stewart Beloved County Home Matron

Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Stewart wife of W T Stewart died in Charlotte hospital Thursday morning after a long illness at the county home where she and her husband served fifteen years. Doctors found a stomach mass and performed an operation but pneumonia from ether led to her death at eight o clock. Funeral at the county home today and burial in Monroe cemetery. She was 55, survived by husband and daughter, with brothers and sisters from Buford township and New Salem area.

Charlotte Hospital Margaret Elizabeth Stewart W.T. Stewart Stewart Colle Stevens Gurney Monroe A. J. Nelson Buford Township Shei M. Threatt DB. B. Nelson Meeklenturg County W. M. Starnes JM Starnes Buford Townelip Henry Nisbet Dickeon Townelily New Adeline Moore Austin W Austin New Salen Towishige Lester Holue New Salen Township Della Austin Thoras Austin Greenville, & C Wlay Austin Charlotte John M Iman Wingate Iearthe Reddick Pope Good Lady Goone Creek Township Wingate School Mice Rosa Mlakeney Mixx Blakeney Wingate Puloso Phe Ted Tin Inipree Philos Apul Mr. Uypehaw Europe Hope Wien Fey J. Blick Ada Gathings

Bale of cotton sells for twenty three cents per pound

Morning sale by J T Taylor and M Bivens of this township yields a bale weighing 513 pounds and seed to J K E Stack & Co for 23 cents a pound totaling 145.92 dollars. This harvest surpasses prewar prices as demand for long staple cotton rises, with the bale described as very fine and inch and a quarter in size. Mr Taylor expects to secure four or five more dollars later.

J. T. Taylor M. Bivens J. KE. Stack Imehead Taylor

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