Death of Miss Ola Broom in Charlotte
The Waxhaw community mourns Ola Broom aged 21 or 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W C Broom, who died at 314 East Avenue Charlotte after a period of illness. She was organist at Waxhaw Methodist Church and studied at Greensboro Female College. Survived by parents. brother died in Texas years ago. many friends express deep sympathy.
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Miss Broom
Waxhaw
Waxhaw Enterprise
Ola Broom
East Avenue
Charlotte
Waxhaw Methodist Church
Greensboro Female College
W.C. Broom
San Antonio
Texas
Allie Rodman
Presbyterian College
Ethel Redon
Randolph Macon College
Lynchbare
Harrison Fiso
Hy Stack
Virguywood
Washington City
Gallaudet Collins Hasawood
Myrtle Broom
Concord
Parks- Heth Company
Flora Strange
Greensboro
Jewel Krauss
Blackstone Institute
Blackstone
Mary Sward
Littleton
Cher v. College
Artie McCwin
Chie College
Greenville
D. C
Plyler Tarougehet
Aleiderdt
Mack Hood
Walter Deenbeh
Latticaster
Hunter
Hood
Steele Hill Enhurch
South Carolina
Manuel Wilson
Robert Porter
Beautiful marriage in Dudley links Funderburk and Dr Duncan
At Dudley last evening Miss Atha Funderburk daughter of T J Funderburk wed Dr Thomas Duncan of Pageland. Mrs Duncan sister of Mrs J P Mangum of Chesterfield and well known to local friends. Dr Duncan has won local regard since moving to Pageland. Major Evans improving after treatment in Charlotte. Deer drives in lower Chesterfield noted with few tracks due to recent clearing.
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Dudley
Chesterfield
M. J. Hough
Henry King
Charlotte
Developments Against Hookworm Roll Out Across Counties
The state and counties extend treatment for hookworm disease across fifteen eastern counties. In four counties the work was finished about three weeks ago with roughly 3,000 patients treated in each. Dispensaries continue in Wayne Onslow Cumberland and North, treating about 100 daily at each site. Ten der New Hanover Craven Pitt Warren and Hartford have funds set for dispensaries and will open soon. Bladen and a few others plan action next Monday. Treatments run for six weeks and doctors stay busy after teams move to new areas.
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Ratusen
Simpson
Columbus
Halifax
Tiel
Wayne
Onslow
Cumberland
North
New Hane Brunswick
Craven
Pit
Warren
Hartford
Bladen
Cor in Creeks Turn Fatal Scalp Injury Incident
Parl Helms son of Mrs RC Hess of Corinth dipped into Bundy Creek for a swim and struck a sharp rock. He suffered a scalp wound described as a large peeled area with exposed bone but not life threatening. The account notes the head injury’s appearance and how scalp tissue tears resemble rubber.
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Parl Helms
RC Hess
Corinth
TY Pee
Blair
Myrtle Hawkins Case Remains Unsolved in Hendersonville
The Myrtle Hawkins murder case remains unsolved after a coroner’s inquest report. The community believes guilt is known but insufficient evidence prevents charges, and authorities are urged to pursue the case with diligence.
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Myrtle Hawkins
Hendersonville
Farmers urged to unite for better cotton prices
Charles S. Barrett, president of the Farmers Union, writes an open letter urging farmers to hold firm against dumping crops on the market at low prices. He warns pricing must reflect rising costs and calls for broad Southern support and recruitment to fund and back the campaign.
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Chas. S. Barrett
Farmer's Union
Farmers’ Union
Struty
Thomones
Niite
Comet Visible to Observers Overhead
The Charlotte Observer reports Brook's comet newly discovered and now visible to the naked eye. It moves rapidly northwest and is seen in the Cepheus region as night falls around 9 o’clock in the northwest sky.
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Charlotte Observer
Brook
Cephas
Craven County Votes to Establish Farm Life School
Craven County leads by voting to create a farm life school the only county to do so. The site is planned for Vanceboro with 2 acres donated and $10 000 in homes offered to secure the location.
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Craven County
Prapas
Vancehoro
Monroe Township Bonds for Road Fund Proposed
Mr Fairley explains to A K Day Chamber of Commerce Hickory NC plan to raise funds for roads via township bonds. He argues $7,000 yearly township tax funds chain gang work and suggests issuing $50,000 bonds at 5 percent to fund permanent roads with sinking fund. Benefits cited include reduced future taxes and lasting improvements across Monroe and neighboring counties.
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Pire
Eerie Township
Monroe
Chain Gang
Monroe Township
Inne
Esidis
Ely
Hein Town
Jolene
Union County
Carolina
United States
Pal RY
Progress of Public Schools Highlighted in State Report
The News and Observer cites a state report detailing improvements in Union County schools from 1907 to 191?, noting rising rural school values and new buildings funded by eight tax districts. County Superintendent Nesbit/Nesbit led the presentation with photographs showing school progress.
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Ron
News and Observer
Tin County
Morrow
Ron, Nesbit
Union County
Ierrom
Erie
Fesson
Taft Strenuously Tours West as Election Looms
President Taft travels through western states delivering speeches and rallying support amid party factional tensions. He addresses party leaders and supporters, aiming to shore up backing before crucial midterm actions and campaign momentum.
Tragedy After Dance Ends In Fatal Shootings
After Miss Elsie Bib returns home from a dance in Raf Tenn Butler attempts to escort her with 17 year old Olney Phillips. Butler shoots Phillips then John Heading, then is killed by a shot from a bystander. Heads and Phillips die, Heading dies at scene. Butler, 30, is killed by a head wound from the bystander.
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Elsie Bib
Ole
Raf Tenn
Butler
Ellis
Olney Phillips
Fale Lowed
Phillips Dowd
John Heading
Phillips
Heading
Fece
Hut For
The Macs or Seotch People Of Union County
The article discusses Seotch or Mac clans in Union County North Carolina and Robeson County origins. It lists numerous Mac surnames and notes a population mix with European immigrants and local overflows. It notes widespread adoption of Mac identifiers among Union residents.
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Union County
Robeson County
Rohesin Co
North Carolina
Union
MacAlister
MacAteer
Seed Price to Rise As Cotton Crop Outlook Shifts
Farmers face higher demand for cotton seed used in cattle feed and human diets as cotton prices fall. Despite efforts to hold cotton, seed value has dropped but may rebound with tighter food crops and growing seed use. Prospective buyers anticipate higher seed payments than current levels.
New York Stock Dealer Visits Cortland Dairy Leader
Mr Miles fF Peek of Cortina N Y spent Seaday and Monday with Mr BOO Williams proprietor of the Pi I Dairy. Peek owns a dairy of Holsteins about 100 head averaging nine gallons per cow per day. The dealer is pushing pistem cattle sales in the south with the Pineland Dairy herd first in the region. Contact Mr Wik Jimnis for buying information.
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Miles Ff. Peek
Cortina
N.Y
Boo. Williams
Te Pi I Dairy
Peek
Dei
Washtingink
Pineland
My. Wik Jinmis
Proceedings in Recorder's Court set for late September
Recorder's Court sessions run from Sept 19 to 26 with cases including Gee Yoder for unlawful sales and tests, Polly Dargan for assault with a deadly weapon, and other defendants facing fines, costs, or short jail terms.
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Recorder's Court
Gee
DL Yoder
Bank Mask
Polly Dargan
Dla
Houston
Enna Starnes
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Wilson
Porter
Marvin
Barrett
Dayty
Frank IL Miller
Ledo
Aviator
Miami County Fair
Troy
Miller
Ir. Fairley
Dourral
J. M. Pu Eholines
Kirley
Ber of Commerce
Mr. A. K. Day
Chamber of Conmerce
Hickory, N.C
Taft
Tund
Moe Posse
Natal
Imasonie
Eli
New York Stock Dealer
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