NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS - March 1923

Newspaper Abstracts:
PEOPLE, PLACES, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ETC. OF

UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,

ANSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

and also:

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

STANLY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

LANCASTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

(And other surrounding areas…)

March 1923

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Monroe Journal, Friday, March 2, 1923

-Tribute to Mr. G.W. Chambers – Mr. George W. Chambers, well-known farmer and mail carrier, died Friday, Feb. 23, from bullet wounds inflicted Wednesday on the Potter road near the home of Captain P. L. Welsh, by Dock Klutts, who was attempting to rob the United States mail. Mr. Chambers, who has been a carrier for nineteen years, was born in Person county in 1859, and had lived in Matthews for the past forty years. In 1900 he married Miss Emma Renfrow, daughter of Captain T. F. Renfrow of Matthews, who with a daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Chambers, survive….

-Mrs. Martha Covington Lockhart, well-known citizen of Monroe, died at the home of her son, Walter E. Lockhart, last night about eleven o’clock. She was stricken with paralysis about four months ago and had been confined to her bed ever since, a sinking spell of three days ago resulting in her death. Up until that time she had led an active life. Mrs. Lockhart was the daughter of the late Major D. A. and Mrs. Susan A. Covington, who were among the earliest settlers of Monroe and one of the most prominent and influential families of the time. She was born June 6, 1848 in the old Gathings homestead, in Lanes Creek township, coming at the age of four to Monroe with her parents to live. Mrs. Lockhart was the last surviving member of the immediate Covington family. Her twin sister, Mrs. Susie Covington Houston preceded her to the grave ten years ago. These two sisters were so much alike that it was hard for those not familiar with them to distinguish them apart. Their love and devotion for each other was very marked and was one of the beautiful things in their lives… She was a sister of the late Hon. D. A. Covington, and an aunt of the late Gov. T. W. Bickett. Surviving are three sons, Charles, W. E., and J. J. Lockhart. A daughter, Mrs. C. W. Richardson died about eleven years ago, from whose passing her mother never recovered. Another child died while very young… Interment will be made at the Monroe cemetery…

-Mrs. Sarah Jane Crowell, one of the most esteemed and beloved woman of Indian Trail and widow of the late Samuel H. Crowell, died of pneumonia at her residence early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Crowell contracted a very severe cold which later developed into pneumonia… Mrs. Crowell was the daughter of Mr. A. A. Davis, a prominent citizen of Sandy Ridge township of this county and Mrs. Martha Davis. She was born on May 14, 1876, near Wesley Chapel. On October 15, 1896, she was married to Mr. Samuel H. Crowell, and to this union were born five daughters and two sons. They are Misses Annie, Kate, Allea, Martha, Sarah, and Messrs. Clayton and Samuel Crowell, all of who are living. Besides her children she is survived by her father, a step-son, Mr. R. B. Crowell, of Indian Trail, and three brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Messrs. A. W. Davis, W. C. Davis, and J. S. Davis, all of who reside in Union county. The sisters are Mrs. E. H. Morris, of this county, and Mrs. T. A. Plyler, wife of the Rev. T. A. Plyler of Woodleaf, N.C. …

Monroe Journal, Friday, March 9, 1923

-Stouts – The community as a whole is very much saddened by the sudden death of Ray Hilton, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. White Hilton, which occurred last Thursday evening in a Charlotte hospital…

-Mr. S. O. Blair’s will was admitted to probate in the office of the clerk of court yesterday, and Mr. I. H. Blair and the Monroe Bank and Trust Company, qualified as administrators. Mr. Blair’s will is one of the briefest on record. It was written on the back of a deposit slip in pencil, and read as follows: “I give all property no matter what kind or where situated, to my beloved wife. April 29^th, 1915.” …

-Mrs. Nancy Ashcraft died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son, Mr. Hugh G. Ashcraft, four miles south of Charlotte. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at the home of Mr. Ashcraft by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. W. A. Smith, of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, and interment was in the Ashcraft cemetery seven miles south of Marshville… Mrs. Ashcraft was 88 years of age, a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Zylphia Watts Marsh, and was born and reared at the Marsh old homestead in Lanes Creek township. Just before the Civil War she was married to Capt. T. E. Ashcraft and for many years they lived on the farm in Lanes Creek township, seven miles south of Marshville, where J. C. Huggins now lives. About the year 1890 her son, Charlie Ashcraft, then a young man and a school teacher, contracted typhoid fever and died. Two other younger sons, John and Ernest Ashcraft, were also stricken and died the same summer. Capt. Ashcraft died several years later in a hospital. About twenty years ago Mrs. Ashcraft moved with her only son, Mr. Hugh Ashcraft, to Mecklenburg county, where she resided. Surviving are one brother, Mr. G. A. Marsh, of Charlotte, and sister, Mrs. T. E. Williams, of the Rock Rest community. Also Mrs. Ashcraft is a sister of the late Capt. A. T. Marsh, of Alexander county, Mrs. Sallie L. Ashcraft, of the Rock Rest community and Mrs. Mary Harrell, of Marshville.

-Dr. R. H. Garren was called to Asheville Wednesday by the illness of his father, who died that night, at the extreme age of 85, from disease incident to old age…

-Mrs. Amelia Ramseur Wray, aged 78, widow of William Wray of Cleveland county, died late Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. W. Whisnant on Franklin street, where she had made her home since last August. She had been in failing health for some time, but did not become seriously ill until a week ago. Mrs. Wray was a faithful member of St. John’s Baptist church, in Charlotte, where she had previously lived. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frank Elam, of Lawndale; Mrs. S. W. Whisnant, of Monroe; and Mrs. George F. Hall, of Charlotte; three sons, David Wray, Chicago; William T. Wray, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Charles N. Wray of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Mrs. Fanny Shuford of Shelby, and Mrs. P. E. Rollins of Hendersonville; and one brother, T. J. Ramseur, of Lincolnton… Funeral and interment took place Wednesday in Shelby.

(Editor’s note: Cemetery records of W. D. Floyd show the following: “Amelia Ramsaur Wray” May 5, 1845-March 6, 1923, buried at Sunset Cemetery, Old Section, Cleveland Co., NC. There is also a William A. Wray, January 20, 1839- April 4, 1900)

-On Wednesday Mr. Maurice Howie was bound over to the Superior court of Cabarrus county by the recorder of Concord in the sum of five thousand dollars on a charge of negligence growing out of the death of the little child which his machine struck some time ago…

Monroe Journal, Tuesday, March 13, 1923

-Mrs. Robert H. Garren received a telegram this afternoon conveying the sad intelligence that her sister, Mrs. B. G. Weathers of Shelby, died today… She was about 65 years old and is survived by her husband and the following brothers and sisters: Dr. W. C. Bostic of Forest City, C. S. Bostic of Los Angeles, California, John Bostic of Charlotte, Mrs. S. J. Carson and Mrs. Mattie Harrill of Bostic and Mrs. R. H. Garren…

Monroe Journal, Friday, March 16, 1923

-Mr. Arthur S. Helms was run over by a locomotive early yesterday morning and died at two-thirty yesterday afternoon. The distressing incident took place about six o’clock when the morning trains came in. Mr. Helms worked on the yards as a coupler. He made a coupling and stepped back on the track when the engine from the Atlanta train being sent to the roundhouse, struck him. His left leg was crushed to the hip, the right ankle broken, and a wound received in the head. He died from shock… Mr. Helms is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Helms, of Benton Heights; a brother, W. O. Helms, and two sisters, Mrs. West Newton, and Miss Ada Lee Helms; also his widow and two small children… the remains buried at Grace Chapel, four miles north of town. Mr. Helms was but twenty-six years old. He was a soldier of the world war, a member of Co. F. 54 Infantry, 6^th division, and served in France…

-On the evening of January fourth, Mrs. Harriett Elizabeth Estridge Clontz was stricken with flu and pneumonia, and on the 18^th of January her soul went to God, who she had served for 75 years… She is survived by four children, J A. Clontz of Midland, Mrs. S. D. Faulk of Charlotte, B. J. and Mrs. M. A. Clontz of Brief. The funeral services were conducted from the Clear Creek Baptist church…

-Squire I. A. Clontz has been very sick at his home in Goose Creek since Christmas. It is feared that he is not likely to recover. He is seventy-five years old. Squire Clontz is one of the few remaining old soldiers.

-Mr. H. E. Copple has received the news of the death of his sister, Mrs. Sarah M. Beck, which occurred at her home in Kansas on the eighth. Mrs. Beck was 77 years of age and had lived in Kansas since 1885. She is survived by a son and daughter who live in Kansas and by three sisters who live in North Carolina. She was a native of Davidson county.

-At two thirty this afternoon fire destroyed the six room dwelling of Mr. W. L. Bland on Everette street. The house was well furnished but nothing whatever was saved…

Monroe Journal, Tuesday, March 20, 1923

-The surrounding community and neighborhood were shocked to hear of the death of the young wife of Mr. Ervin Rhyner of Monroe. She had been sick only a short time, the cause of her death being Pneumonia. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband…

-Mr. Clarence B. Laney died at this home on West Houston street a little before eight o’clock Thursday morning. He had been sick since last August, but did not finally give up going to his place of business till about the first of February. Pernicious anemia, for which the experts say there is no cure, was the cause of his death… Mr. Laney was 48 years old, the youngest son of the late A. A. Laney. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Bright Wolfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wolfe, and by seven children, Misses Nell, Clara, Virginia, Ruth and Elizabeth Laney, and Braxton Laney. Mr. J. F. Laney is his only surviving brother and his sisters are Mesdames Virginia Davis, G. S. Lee, C. W. Ayscue and Lura Evans…

-Mrs. J. F. Caudle died at the home of her son in Charlotte early Friday morning of pneumonia. The funeral service was conducted at the home of her son, 916 East Avenue, Sunday afternoon, by Dr. Luther Little, pastor of the First Baptist church of Charlotte, of which Mrs. Caudle was a member. The remains were then brought to Monroe for burial in the cemetery here… Six nephews of the deceased, the McLellan brothers, served as pall bearers. These are Messrs. McLellan of Charlotte, J.E., R.H., G.B., T.A., and J.W. McLelland (sic) of Monroe. Besides her son and the nephews named as pall bearers, Mrs. Caudle is survived by the following nephews and nieces: J. W. Richardson, Laurens, S.C.; J. B. Curlee, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; C. B. Curlee, Huntington, W. Va.; O. C. Curlee, Monroe; Mrs. John McAlister, Gastonia, Mrs. J. N. Richardson, Laurens, S.C.; Miss Nell Curlee, Spartanburg, S.C.; and Mrs. Esteele Norman, High Point. Mrs. Curlee was the last of a family of several brothers and sisters, all of whom were well known in Monroe in the years gone by. They were Mrs. Elizabeth McLellan, Messrs. James and O. C. Curlee, and Ellis Curlee, and Mrs. John Richardson, who married Mr. H. Terry and died in Laurens, S.C., Mrs. H. M. Shepherd, and Mrs. Caudle. They were born on the present John Q. Griffin farm. They were left orphans and Mrs. McLellan, being the oldest, reared the younger children. Mrs. Caudle was married at her house in Monroe. The latter’s husband died some years ago.

(Editor’s note: She was Thetus E. Curlee (b.Dec 31, 1853-d.Mar 16, 1923), daughter of Cullen Curlee and Martha "Patsy" Little. Her husband was Jesse F. Caudle (b.Jun 16, 1848-d.Dec 17, 1920), son of Rev. Allen Caudle and Mary Smith).

Monroe Journal, Friday, March 23, 1923

-Marshal Helms, son of Mrs. J. W. Haywood, who has been stationed at Fort Benjamin, Ind., for some time, has returned home after serving an enlistment of six years in the army.

-Mr. J. H. Boyte, continuing the history of Monroe, which he is preparing for Journal readers, finds that the first enlargements of the corporate limits took place in 1861… Polls were opened at the court house in Monroe on the 9^th of January, 1861, after due advertisement according to law to elect commissioners and intendent for said town, and whereas John Shute, A. A. Laney, and B. Chears were duly elected commissioners and D. F. Hayden was duly elected intendent for the year 1861… Russell Rogers, Esq., was duly sworn as intendent for the town of Monroe… on the 10^th day of January, 1861… John W. Holm was duly appointed clerk… At a meeting of the commissioners of the town of Monroe, the following persons were appointed a patrol for the month of January, 1861: Joseph W. McLure, captain, Solomon Broom, assistant captain, George Richards, Alid Sopshire, T.H. Mears, and Wm. McRae… At a regular meeting of the commissioners of Monroe on the 12^th day of January, 1861, L. A. W. Turner was sworn in as Constable for the town of Monroe and gave bond for the fulfillment of his duties. Ordered by the commissioners, that H. M. Houston, J. F. Hough, and T. D. Winchester, be appointed to assess all new improvements since the last assessment, and report to the commissioners again the first Saturday in February… At a regular meeting of the commissioners of the town of Monroe on the 14^th of January, 1861, it is ordered that D. F. Hayden contract for a lot of horse racks to be erected in the town of Monroe… At a regular meeting of the commissioners of the town of Monroe on the 2^nd day of February the following persons were appointed a patrol for the month of February, viz: C. Correll, captain, John Irby, assistant captain, J. S. Bickett and Moses Gordon… At a regular meeting of the commissioners of the town of Monroe on the 2^nd day of March,1861 the following persons were appointed a patrol for the month of March, viz: J. P. Houston, captain, Archy B. Helms, assistant captain, E. E. Edwards, and Alston Hargett. Ordered that the constable pay W. H. Collins, surveyor, three dollars for surveying and platting the town… The following patrol elected for April, J. W. Rose, captain, John Thomas, assistant captain, George L. Laney and Robert Jerome… On the 30^th day of April, the following patrol elected for the month of May: A. N. Lawson, captain, Hosea Little, assistant captain, Samuel Burns and Brown Traywick… On the first day of June, 1861, the following patrol for June was appointed: Henry Ringstaff, captain, Samuel Howie, assistant, Hampton Thomas and W. J. Williford…

At a meeting of the commissioners of Monroe on the 8^th day of June, 1861… the town constable be requested to employ W. H. Collins, Esq, to survey the new limits of the town of Monroe before an assessment of the new territory is made…

Patrol for July, 1861: B. F. Fincher, J. R. Winchester, Stanley Austin and John McCall… The following patrol was appointed for August, 161: S. H. Walkup, captain, S. C. McLaughlin, assistant, Moses Stegall and Andrew Trull… The following patrol appointed for September: Thomas D. Winchester, captain. The following patrol appointed for October, 1861: R. H. Stitt, captain, James M. Key, assistant, Hez. Williams and Henry Presson… The following patrol appointed for November, 1861: F. L. Wyatt, captain, Henry Houston, assistant, B. S. Traywick and J. L. McLellan… The following patrol appointed for December, 1861: C. Correll, captain, Solomon Broom, assistant, John Irby and Moses Gordon… Ordered by the commissioners of Monroe, that H. M. Houston, H. J. Wolfe and Thomas D. Winchester be appointed to assess the property of the new corporation… At this period we find that the corporate limits of Monroe had been extended in all directions but so far have been unable to give the definite boundaries. The following property owners were accordingly included for the first time in the new incorporate limits: C. M. McCauley, John Phillips, John Broom and others, B. F. Fincher, H. M. Houston, R. H. Stitt, Harvey Stack, D. A. Houston, John R. Winchester, J. W. Holm, F. L. Wyatt, F. M. Broom, Wm. H. Simpson, J. D. Stewart, A. L. Funderburk, Mrs. H. Blount, Houston and Laney, W. W. Hart, H. H. Fincher, H. J. Wolfe, J. P. Houston, S. S. S. McCauley, Chas. Trull and John Rose. There were 93 lots on the old corporation returned for taxes valued at $75,875.00, and 29 lots in the new corporation valued at $19,250.00, total $95,125.00: 45 white polls, 35 black polls, total 80. 22 dogs, 3 sluts, 3 retailers; total tax $32530.

-Mr. Ervin Deese, aged 81 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Threatt, two miles north of Monroe yesterday… Advanced age and heart trouble was the cause of his death. He was a good man, leading a quiet life. Besides Mrs. Threat, two other daughters survive, Mrs. Watkins of Indian Trail and Mrs. Willie Harrington of Monroe. Mr. Arch Deese of Icemorlee and Mr. High Deese of Charlotte are brothers of the deceased.

-Mrs. J. I. Clark of Sandy Ridge township died in the hospital at Morganton of pneumonia Wednesday. She was compelled to go to the hospital about six months ago on account of ill health. The remains were brought down Wednesday evening and the funeral was held at Union yesterday afternoon by Rev. T. J. Huggins. Mrs. Clark was fifty-five years of age and was the daughter of the late B. W. Clark. She is survived by her devoted husband, and by two sons, Messrs. Hubert Clark, a student at the University, and Mr. Glenn Clark. One brother, Mr. Tom Clark, lives in Oklahoma. Mrs. Clark was a devoted wife, mother and neighbor and a faithful member of the Methodist church. (Editor’s note: Union Co. marriage records show that Florence Clark, age 31, daughter of B.W. and Mary Clark, married on Jan. 1, 1899 to J. I. Clark, age 26, son of A. J. and Sarah Clark)

-James and Bert Henry, living together in Vance township, were overhauled Wednesday by Officers Fowler, Griffith and Spoon, with 32 gallons of liquor in the house. They are in jail. For a long time they had been suspected of dealing in whiskey…

Monroe Journal, Tuesday, March 27, 1923

-The success of the National Guard unit to be known as Battery F. 117^th Field Artillery for Union county is assured. Mr. Emsley Armfield has been commissioned Captain and he with other parties interested in the success of the organization have been presenting the matter of enlistment to eligible prospects. The following men have signed an agreement to enlist and organize: R. B. Redwine, Jr.; Gillam Craig, R. R. Hawfield, Paul Griffith, Clifford Fowler, V. H. Wood, J. C. M. Vann, Sam H. Lee, Craven Gordon, F. R. Rose, Roy C. Smith, J. Allen Lee, H. W. Coble, Dewey L. English, J. P. Gamble, Geo S. Lee, Jr., J. R. English, G. B. Caldwell, A. W. McCall, F. H. Fairley, R. S. Howie, J. R. Hudson, C. H. Hasty, A. A. Heath, D. J. Boger, T. N. Lee, P. M. Abernathy, Keith Davis, John Coble, E. R. Coble, B. B. Craig, D. S. Cornelius, Homer Fowler, J. M. Beaty, C. L. Efird, E. B. Haney, Emsley Armfield, Herbert Warlick, Joe Privett, A. B. Fairley, Jim Helms, Carl Davis….

-Mr. W. H. Phifer died at two-twenty o’clock this morning. He had been sick for three months and for most of that time it was known to be merely a question of days until the end… he was 80 years old on the 13^th day of February and weakness and complications incident to old age caused his death. He had been a man of remarkable healthiness, though not particularly robust. He had pneumonia in both lungs while a prisoner during the Civil War, but from that time till his fatal illness he was scarcely sick enough any time to require a physician. The funeral is being held at the residence today by Dr. Weaver and possibly Dr. Craven, presiding elder… Mr. Phifer is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. E. D. Worley, Mrs. W. H. Norwood, Mrs. T. T. Capehart, Mrs. Frank Fairley, Mr. Braxton Phifer, of Pine Bluff Ark., Mr. Roscoe Phifer and Mr. Sam Phifer. All the family were at the bedside during his illness… So long ago as the present generation can remember, the name “Uncle Billy Phifer” was a synonym for religion and good works. He stood irreproachable and unassailed before men. He was born and reared in the Wesley Chapel community and from there went as a young soldier to the Confederate army, serving four years except for the time he was in Federal prison. He belonged to the Confederate calvary (sic), which under such leaders as Wade Hampton and Zeb (sic) Stewart had never been excelled in the world. He was at one time a courier on the staff of Hampton. Coming back from the war, he married Miss Elizabeth Jane Stevens who survives him. Of his immediate family, only his youngest sister, Mrs. E. A. Armfield, survives. After spending some years on the farm, Mr. Phifer moved to Monroe and engaged in the mercantile business with his brother-in-law, the late Sheriff A. F. Stevens. The old firm of Stevens & Phifer located on the corner where the bank of Union now stands did a large business and was known far and wide for its business probity…

(Editor’s note: William Houston Phifer was a Private in Co. A, 9^th N.C. State Troops (1^st N.C. Cavalry) during the Civil War. Also, it has been brought to my attention by a descendant that this obituary contains some major errors!! William Houston Phifer was married to Rebecca Jane Stevens, daughter of Samuel Stevens. She was a niece, not a sister of Amos Franklin Stevens. Brothers Amos and Samuel did have a sister named Elizabeth Jane Stevens, but she married Jack C. Lemmond. The children of W. H. and Jane listed in the obituary are correct. Maybe A. F. Stevens was listed as “brother in law” because he married William Houston Phifer’s sister?? Union Co. marriage records show the following: Rebecca J. Stevens to William H. Phifer on Feb 5 1867; Elizabeth Stevens to J. C. Lemmond on Jan. 4, 1853; and A. F. Stevens to Martha E. Phifer on Apr. 10, 1855.)

-Mr. George W. Simpson died at his home at Olive Branch yesterday about ten o’clock of pneumonia. He had been sick several days and his death was not unexpected. The funeral was held this afternoon by Rev. E. C. Snyder, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist church, of which Mr. Simpson was a useful and influential member. Mr. Simpson was one of the very best men of the county… Mr. Simpson was twice married. The first time to Miss Dry, the second time to Miss Lizzie Thomas, daughter of Mr. E. W. Thomas, now of Weddington who survives him. He is survived by his wife, five sons and five daughters. The sons are Zeb, Bunion, Clyde, Hoyle and Onis Simpson. The daughters are Mrs. S. W. Bennett of Concord, Mrs. J. M. Burns of Marshville, Mrs. William Thomas of Olive Branch, and Misses Mary and Mittie Simpson. Mrs. M. H. Hamilton of Marshville, is a sister of the deceased and Dr. G. B. Nance of Monroe, is a brother-in-law, and Mr. J. W. Hamilton, of Monroe, is a nephew.

-Mr. George Bryant, one of the older citizens of New Salem township, died at his home near Rocky river last Saturday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Hill church, three miles north of Olive Branch. Rev. Hampton Bryant, Clem Bryant and T. F. Bryant are his sons, and two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Thomas and Miss Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a good citizen, quiet, and unassuming, and had many friends.

(Editor’s note: Cemetery records of Pleasant Hill Church show George A. Bryant b.Apr 26, 1850-d.Mar 24, 1923)

-Mrs. Sallie Query, wife of Mr. Charles Query, died Sunday at her home near Siler Presbyterian church. She was about fifty years of age. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. C. Snyder and Rev. J. C. Meiggs Monday afternoon. The deceased was a faithful member of Mt. Harmony Baptist church and was a most excellent woman. She is survived by her husband and several children. Two of her children died during the flu epidemic.

-At a meeting of the Camp Walkup U. C. V. last Saturday, arrangements were made for members to attend the Confederate veterans reunion which is to be held in New Orleans April 10^th to 13^th. It is expected that about 25 veterans from the local camp will attend the reunion this year… Commander S. E. Belk, of Camp Walkup, assisted by Major W. C. Heath, is making arrangements for the trip, looking forward to the comfort and pleasure of the soldiers who compose the party from Camp Walkup. The Union county commissioners, as will practically all the counties in the State, will furnish free transportation to the old soldiers. Those who have signified a desire to attend the New Orleans reunion are: David Starnes, A. W. McManus, W. G. Long, W. M. Perry, Conder Stinson, J. C. Hggins, J. S. Smith, A. Plyler, J. B. Broom, J. W. Byrum, Thos. F. Willeford, W. P. Plyler, Wm. McWhorter, Jas. A. Griffin, J. L. Yontz, S. E. Belk, B. A. Benton, R. M. Dry and Major W. C. Heath…

-Mr. Randolph Helms, son of the late Alexander Helms, died this morning about eight o’clock at his home in the Ebenezer community in Goose Creek township. He had been ill since Christmas but not seriously until a short time before his death. He was about 30 years old and is survived by his wife and one child. He was a member of Benton Cross Roads church. Funeral services will be held at the home sometime tomorrow.

Monroe Journal, Friday, March 30, 1923

-Mrs. Hosea Meigs died yesterday at the home of her daughter near Wingate, aged 77 years. The funeral was held at the home this morning by Rev. J. E. Hoyle and the remains were buried at Wingate. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Palmer Austin and by three sons, Messrs. Horace, Clayton and Carl Meigs, and by one sister, Mrs. Bryant Austin, and two brothers, Messrs. John and William Williams of Anson County. Mrs. Meigs was a most excellent lady. Her husband died several years ago. He will be remembered pleasantly by Journal readers for the many excellent letters he wrote for them in his later years, many of them after he was unable to leave his home.

(Editor’s note: Martha Elizabeth Williams married on March 30, 1871 in Anson Co. to Hosea P. Meigs. She was the daughter of Joseph and Susan Williams)

-Early on Thursday, March 8^th, the death angel came into the home of Mr. J. W. Griffin, formerly of Union county, but now of Laurinburg, and called away the second son of the household, John Bunyan, called “Pete” by his playmates. Measles followed by pneumonia was the cause of his death. He would have been eleven years old had he lived to the 15^th of May. It will be remembered that his mother died three years ago, leaving three little boys, one older and one younger than Pete…

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