Pistol incident near miss in Rhode city
Walter Allen pointed a pistol at Effie Teague and fired as a threat but claimed accidental discharge. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon with Allen swearing it was unintentional. He was bound over to the next term of court and sent to Lenoir in default of bond. Effie Teague is the daughter of John Teague. Allen was a boarder in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Huffman
Lenoir College
Minta Abernethy
R. Peacock
Jacksonville
Fla
George Washington
Rhode
Walter Allen
Effie Teague
Lenoir
John Teague
Allen
Methodist Minister Recommends Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Milaca Minnesota minister Rev James A Lewis urges Chamberlain Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. He vouches for its effectiveness and longevity in homes, urging neighbors to try it. Sold locally by Grimes Drug Co and Moser Luts ar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Mina
Grimes Drag. Cos
Moser & Luts
Greenville picked for Ninth division encampment maneuvers
News from Washington reports Greenville South Carolina chosen for the Ninth Division National Guard encampment with North Carolina and Florida units also involved. Asheville had bid strongly but Greenville won backing from local white residents and city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wood
Southern * Railway Company
Greenville
S. C
Ninth Division
National Guard
South Carolina
Florida
Sevent Infantry
Eleventh Cavalry
Asheville
Oae
The King of All Laxatives Ad Claim at Buffalo Store
An advertisement claims a laxative product from Buffalo serves as a family blessing with a 25 cent price. It notes mail order availability and doctor recommendations, urging readers to obtain the remedy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Son Pe New Life Bil
Buffalo
Strager accused after failed attempt to cash check
A well dressed stranger tried to cash a check at the Elwood Hotel after claiming lost gambling money. He was arrested, found with a suspicious motel box, and later acquitted for lack of local crime. Multiple out of town warrants led to his transfer to High Point to answer for beating a bill at the Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J.D
Rev. Harte
Salisbury
Ja Ogo
Bill
Tais
High Point
Burington
Spartanburg
South Boston
Fertilizer Mixing Claims From Experiments and Companies
The passage argues mixing home fertilizers saves money per ton and reduces filler, noting experiments and home mixing methods used on farms. It claims most commercial manufacturers oppose this method, and highlights cheaper nitrogen from clover or cowpeas turning under, plus available potash from such crops in red clay soils.
Ratifies Treaties With Eight Countries
Washington February 21 The senate ratified five year renewal treaties with Great Britain Japan Italy Spain Norway Sweden Portugal and Switzerland in executive session with no roll call Each agreement extends cooperation and positions the United States more favorably in international affairs under President Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Portugal
Switzerland
Wilson
United States
Electric Bitters touted as liver and kidney remedy
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cured Robert Madsen of West Burlington, Iowa after eight months of liver trouble. Four doctors gave up, but he recovered after using the tonic. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home for liver and kidney complaints and promises reliable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Towa
B. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
My Joy and Crown Pastoral Address to Beloved Church
The pastor reflects on tender Paul like affection for the church, calling them dearly beloved and his joy and crown. He notes six years with the congregation, praising blessings, outlining organized work including preaching services and prayer meetings, and emphasizes the bond between pastor and elders. He stresses careful selection of Sunday School teachers to protect spiritual influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaul
Pees Asseter
Church of the Twant
Paul
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Reform ed Ministers Meet in This City
The Reformed Ministers Association of Lincoln Counties held a meeting in Lincolnton chairing discussion on the Unpardonable Sin by Charen and a review of Winston Churchill’s Inside of the Cap by Rev. W. W. Rowe. Mrs Murphy hosted the association at dinner after the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Association of
City
Reformed Church
Murphy
Lincoln
Emmanuel Reformed” Charen
Lincolnton
W. W. Rowe
Winston Churchill
Proclamation Orders Death Penalty for Opium Smokers in Pekin
Reports from various provinces say Yuan Shih Kai's government enacts harsh law to curb opium use. In Pekin a garrison smoker was singled out by a comrades’ court and executed immediately. The move signals a shift toward autocratic control away from local courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Chang
China
Yuan Shih Kai
Monroe Jetton Found Not Guilty in Murder Trial
In Charlotte on February 21 the jury returned a not guilty verdict for Monroe Jetton in the murder of Dr. W H Wootten. The panel was out about 30 minutes before the decision. A loud celebration erupted when the verdict was read, with Jetton and his wife staying at the Stonewall hotel and planning to return home to Davidson County in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Monroe Jetton
W. H. Wootten
Bf Davidson
Jetton
Stonewall
Davidson
Wilson
Pye Poe Y Rarae Rion
Man recounts two pleasant nights with John Isenhower
A man recalls spending two pleasant nights with his old friend John Isenhower of Conover Alabama last week. Isenhower showed shoes he made twenty years ago and has worn them as dress shoes each Sunday since, with expectation they will last ten more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Isenhower
Conover, al
Isenhower
Yoder Bowmen Marriage Notice in Burke County News
Miss Cordie May Bowman married Leniel Yoder at the bride's home in Burke County on February 1. The couple plans to reside in Longmire. We extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder-Bowman
Cordie
Bowman
Leniel Yoder
Ason
Iss Bowman
Burke County
Yoder
Longmer
Meeting of Farmers Called For Stallion Purchase
Farmers in Hickory are urged to attend a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday February 23 at 10 o clock to discuss organizing for the purchase of a retired stallion. The gathering seeks interested farmers focused on improving their horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Chamber of Commerce
Social News Roundup From Mrs Abernethy and Clubs
Mrs Albert Abernethy hosted an auction bridge afternoon with guests including Mrs E B Cline and Mrs Alex Hall, prizes awarded to Mrs Hall and Mrs Abernethy. The Thursday Study Club met Feb 19 with talks on Valais Abbeys Pontresina and Lippo Lippi readings. Travelers' Club also met Feb 19 with local visitors and a current events menu, next meeting with Mrs Menzies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cline
Walker Werly
Hende von
Alex. Hall
Anethy
F. B. Ingold
Worth Elliott
The
Valais
E. A. Smith
Joe Abernethy
Pontresina
Harte
Bernard Ingold
Margaret
Constance Best
Misa Blackwelder
Sill
Travelers’ Club
Ada Schenck
A. A. Shuford
Daisy Schenck
Mire
Robert of. Chester
Bill
Jawley Shuford
Zackin
Royster
Botticelli
EB. Cline
Lorenzo
Lorenzo.’ Credi, and With Enthusiastic A]ation of Fra Bartolommes
Lippo Lippi
K. G. Menzies
Hickory Book Club Hosts February Meeting Highlights
Mrs. K C Menzies welcomed guests for an evening around books, featuring Rue Rose by Angela Langer and conundrums with a prize drawn by Afra J Garth and Belle Ramsay. The Round Dozen and Walden Avenue Mother's Club also met February 18, with readings, comments on V V s Eyes, and an elaborate patriotic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.C. Menzies
Hickory Book Club
Angela Langer
Robert Robert Love
Chester
Afra J. G. Garth
Belle Ramsay
Round Dozen
Allen
Frank C.penter
Maiden
Calvin Warlick
V. V
Henry Sydnor Harrison
Bob Jone
Mystery Ad Claims Cough Remedy in 19th Century Trade Pitch
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad-like passage for Dr. King's New Discovery promising relief for coughs and consumption. Mentions individuals such as Hammer of Asheboro and Henry D. Stunders Cavendish VT, with pricing and a money back guarantee from H E Bucklen & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer
Asheboro
Pneumonic
Reserve System Starts Business With 7500 Banks
Washington reports the new Federal reserve system will begin operations with at least seven thousand five hundred member banks. By night’s end many large national banks signaled intent while many smaller state institutions applied. official counts and liability data will be released by the Treasury tomorrow. Most nonparticipating banks are small, yet the capital and resources represented are overwhelmingly from applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Treasury Department
The Average Man's Taxes and World’s Work Analysis
The article estimates national income at about 10.8 billion dollars and government expenditures at 2.6 billion. It breaks down personal contributions, noting a gainfully employed person averages 517 dollars yearly, with 81 dollars if unmarried with no dependents, and a typical family average of 847 dollars with a four-member share around 140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Dredging on Lyle's Creek in Conovery Section
A Newton special notes rapid dredging on Lyle Breek of Lyle's Creek, with a boat started three months ago and over three miles ditched. Banks show little trouble from falling in as crews imitate Clark's Creek work in Catawba County. The project promises vast swamp land reclamation for farmers along the creek once opened to Yount Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle’s Creek
Newton
Conovery
Clark’s
Catawbaounty
Yount Mill
How to Help the Kaitor Editorial Advice Quoted
A fragmentary editorial note urges support for editors by timely payment and ample advertising. It humorously warns that burying them hides mistakes, while praising early, plainly written correspondence and gathering news to prevent despair and bankruptcy.
Man Sentenced to Electric Chair for Wife Killing
Charlotte, Feb 21 James M Boleinck white man shot and killed his wife New Year day. Found guilty of murder in the first degree Thursday by a jury of 60 men. sentenced tonight at 11 30 by Judge Adams to be electrocuted April 24 between 10 am and 4 pm. Motion for a new trial and appeal to the Supreme Court noted by attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
James M. Boleinck
White
Galty
Tudizge Adams
Supreme Court
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Walker Lyerly
Gertrude Hall
RM. Knox
A. P. Whisnant
West the City
Miss May Sr
Claremont College
J. H. Hatcher
Hickory Realty and Insurance Co
G. E. Cook
Mortimer
W. N. Cook
E. Bryan Jones
Virginia
E. L. Flowers
Lagrippe
M. M. Best
Morganton
C. C. Best
the Reformed Church
Brookford
Forest City
Nelson
DeGrange
St. Andrew's Evangelical | Lutheran Church
East Hickory
Woman's Missionary Society
Gareless Hading
Bryan
William S. Benton
Juarez
State Department
Villa
Thomas D. Edwards
George C. Carothers
Letcher
Chihuahui
Ville
Pendent
Jane An Renie
Torreon
Edwards
Stork
Waupun
Wis
Loomans’ Lumbar Company
John Howard
Howard
I. F.man
Rossman
HS. Road
Rota Sne
Reformed
Albert Abernethy
Iece Graham
Philadelic Pipe
A. Winter Gough
Charlotte Main
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