N C Methodist Conference Sessions Held at Trinity Church
The North Carolina Methodist Conference opened at Trinity M E Church with Bishop P W Wilson presiding and 189 ministerial delegates and 20 lay members responding. Reports praised church health, noted superannuated ministers, and highlighted Epworth League growth. An obituary case and local notices followed amid routine Thursday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Moore
Rockingham
Jesus
Nicodemus
Bishop Wilson
Epworth League
Lizzie R. Hancock
Epworth League Movement
True Bill of Murder for Tilley in Superior Court
The week’s work in the Superior Court saw many cases called and disposed. A true bill for murder was found against Wesley Bates for the Robertson case, to be tried at the January term. Other sentences included George Parner five years on the roads, Dock Ford eighteen months, and various fines and terms for gambling carrying concealed weapons assault and battery selling whiskey and immoral living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Bates
Jack Robertson
George Parner
George H. Ross
East Durham
Judge Jones
Dock Ford
Louis Bumpass
Otho Holeman
Seldon Minters
Charles Hedgepeth
Pete Freeland
Mack Patterson
Adam Dance
Henry Simmons
Thomas Myrick
Laura Carroll
Jim Bullock
Reuben Barbee Arrested in Engineer Holt Murder Case
Reuben Barbee was arrested and taken to the sheriff’s office on a murder charge linked to Engineer Holt’s death at the coal chute last week. Investigators plan to present coroner evidence and other findings before actions are taken, with details still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Barbee
Engineer Holt
Barbee
Greensboro businessman Moses Cone dies in Baltimore at 52
Moses Cone of Greensboro dies in Baltimore last Tuesday afternoon at age 52. Burial is at his estate near Blowing Rock. Judge Walter H. Neal resigns as eighth district judge effective December 12 to practice law. Governor Glenn to appoint a successor. Earl Cotton and Tom Halderfield jailed in Wake County for murder of Dr. E W Smith of Richmond. Red Hopkins held on 10,000 bond as witness. others in jail awaiting bond. Rev A D Hunter of Cary fatally cut his throat and carried 8500 life insurance. Hobgood advertises shoes for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Cone
Greensboro
North Carolina
Baltimore
Blowing Rock
Walter H. Neal
Glenn
Earl Cotton
Tom Halderfield
Wake County
E. W. Smith
Richmond
Reade Brothers Company Expands Capacity in Helena
Read about Reade Brothers Company of Helena boosting capacity to handle more trade. The firm reports improved operations and readiness to meet increasing demand from customers and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reade Brothers Company
Helena
Gowan's Preparation for Croup and Colds Endorsed
A promotional blurb touts Gowan's Preparation as a sterling remedy for pneumonia coughs and colds. Claims it prevents and cures, is guaranteed, and available from all druggists. Encourages keeping it at home and buying today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowan
Advertisement for Linseed Oil and Paint by Hackney Bros
An old ad claims 38 years of use and millions of consumers as evidence. It promotes Pure Linseed Oil at 60 cents and paints with 7 gallons claimed for use at a cost of 1.20 per caller. Hackney Bros J. & M. Pant Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Maint
Hackney Bros. J. & M
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N.C
Trinity M. E. Church
P. W. Wilson
W. L. Cunninzgim
N. L. Grissom
George T. Simms
Messrs
R. W. Townsend
W. H. Townsend
J. O. Guthrie
M. C. Thomas
W. S. Davis
J. E. Br
Jack Blackwall
Patterson Township
Maddry
B. W. Hobgood
East Main Street
Tilley
Holt
A. D. Hunter
Cary
Hobgood
Povetry Farm
Citizens National Bank
Durham
N. C
B. N. Duke, Pres
J.S
J. B. Mason
Cashie
Ing
J.B. Duke
America Ibacco Company
Y. E. Smith
Durham Coin Mfg
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & Boone
J. H. Southgate
Southgate & Son
R. H. Ricsbee
E. Rawls
N. Duke
J. S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
J. B. Warren
Ica
Obacco Co
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
Geo. W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
S. B. Pierce, JR
Cashier
J. R. Weatherspoon
Asst
Durham County
Reade Bros. Ge
Posi
Tion
General Merchandise
Merry
Reade Bros. Co
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