Secret Death in a Village Manor Mystery
A caller identifies as Mrs Van Dorn informing Constable of Mr Davidson’s death in his bed. Clara Van Dorn, betrothed to his nephew, fears inheritance motive linked to her uncle’s will and a past burglar with a distinctive missing finger joint. The detective notes a beer bottle in the study as he questions witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Sam
Sarah
van Doras Neat
Misa van Dorn
Davidson
Davidcout
Dreddson
van Tega
Jim
Clara
Questy
Simmons
Munner
The Cup Imprint and Clara’s Trial Vindication
The narrative recounts Clara’s murder trial where a silver cup with a thumb and missing finger imprint became decisive proof. Clara had hidden the cup, revealed it in court, and the jury acquitted her, vindicating her after a tense, evidence-light prosecution and questions about motive and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Mr Davidson
Sarah
Mr. Davidson
Clara
Teta
Tigutian
Lita
Fawser
Tata
Chita
Anil
Smiie
Attorn
Ilea
Davidson
Chira
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by Monroe Resident
Monroe citizen Mrs. Pearl McCall at 505 Haynes St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain nervousness dizzy spells and fatigue, claiming lasting benefit since use begun before 1912 and reaffirming satisfaction in 1915. The ad notes price of 50 cents and recommends asking for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl McCall
Haynes St
Monroe
Doan
English Drug Co
To Drive Out Malaria And Build Up The System
An old advertisement promotes E TASTELESS chill TONIC as a malaria fighter and strength builder. It notes quinine as the malaria combatant and iron as the systemic booster, with the formula printed on every label to prove its contents.
Tickets go on sale at principal NC stations September dates
Tickets will be on sale from all principal stations in North Carolina September 25th, 26th, 27th. Final return limit tickets will be honored until October 15th prior to midnight of which date return trip may be completed. For rates, detail information, Pullman reservations, call Sea agents or address Join T West Division Passenger Agent Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
T. West
Raleigh
Public land sale scheduled in Monroe by order of court
An order by the Clerk of the Superior Court in a special proceeding appoints a commissioner to sell 85 acres on Vickey's Branch near Monroe. The sale is set for October 4 1915 at noon at the Monroe courthouse, with terms requiring 25 percent cash and remaining balance by January 1 1916, and title retained until full payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
J. C. Simpson
Merritt
Donahue
Alsve
William Donahue
Court House
Monroe
N. C
John Thomas
Cullan Parker
Vickey
N. Om
Yoad
Monroe Road
R. Rogers
Cheraw Road
A.M. Stack
Stack & Parker
Attys
Seaboard timetable May 30 1915 Monroe trains listed
Schedule shows trains arriving Monroe from Charlotte Birmingham Wilmington and Raleigh with times from 6:05 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Local and through services to Portsmouth New York and Birmingham are noted. Departures include Monroe to Rutherfordton Charlotte Wilmington Raleigh and other routes with morning and afternoon slots. Contact for reservations is John D. P A Raleigh NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Charlotte
Birmingham
Atlanta
Portsmouth
New York
Wilmington
Raleigh
Rutherfordton
Chariott
Wiknington
York
New York-Portamouth
Brainenera
Ork Agra
Pollan
N. C
John D. P. A
N.C
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the Sikes Co
Harness
Tion
Dover
Big Business
Dover, N. C
the Savings, Loan & Trust Company
B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
Cashier
Shep
Monre
W. J. Holloway
R. Doster
M. Waller
Washington, D. C
Grand Army of the Republic
Seaboard Air Line
W. B. Love
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
R. L. Payne
N. C. Attica
Postoffice
Waton Drug Co
Ney McNeeley
Savings, Loan & Trust Building
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Building
Austin & Correll
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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