Tragic Double Life Ends In Hildebran Suicide
Herbert Austin, a young High Point man tied to a local bank, shot himself at his grandmother’s Hildebran home Monday morning after visiting relatives and writing letters. He had wed Frances R. Smith in April and reportedly borrowed at least 2300 from a former sweetheart who demanded repayment. Local authorities, including Drs Menzies and Blackburn, transported the body for burial beside his mother, with speculation centered on financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Austin
Bank
High Point
Noah Towning
Hildebran
Igh Point
Frances R. Smith
Jamestown
Greensboro
Austin
Lenoir
R. H
West Hickory Items May 4 Updates From Town
West Hickory notes report E W Humphries improving after pneumonia illness while G W Branch recovers from tonsillitis and lagrippe. Mr and Mrs Jack Byers visited Bessemer City. Cottage prayer meetings led by Rev W Little Mary Bers and J W Byers, who is very sick, are mentioned. R P Scruggs from Rhodhils visited Ivey Mill last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hickory
E. W. Humphries
G. W. Branch
Jack Byers
Bessemer City
Williams
W. Little Mary Bers
J. W. Byers
R. P. Scruggs
Rhodhils
Ivey Mill
Clare mont closing exercises program list events
The program outlines events from Friday May 8 through Tuesday May 12 at Clare mont with items titled Class night Play Lucia's Lover Alumnae night annual sermon by Dr Vines Reformed church and a commencement concert plus graduates procession and address by Hon Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont Calle
Lucia
Vines
The
Reformed Church
W Elf
Farmers hear talks at Minerva schoolhouse May 8
Speakers J Y Killian J W Shuford and H K Foster address farmers and their wives at Minerva schoolhouse. Program begins 6 30 pm with ice cream served by the Omen's Club. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Messrs
J. Yates Killian
J. W.shuford
H. K. Foster
Minerva Schoolhouse
Omen
Cure for Stomach Disorders by Chamberlains Tablets
Report notes remarkable cures of stomach disorders credited to Chamberlains Tablets sold by Moser and Lutz and Grines Dug Co. The text highlights sewer of Ie StOMACS phrase but centers on the tablets' claimed efficacy and supplier names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser & Lutz and
Grines Dug Co
Reserve Banking System Inauguration Signals Federal Shift
The article notes the looming federal reserve system, listing Richmond as the central zone with nearly 100 North Carolina banks named as reserve agents. It names Merchants National Planters National and several First National and People's National banks in towns like Greensboro Durham Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City as designated entities in the new system. The report emphasizes preparation by the comptroller and highlights key regional institutions involved in the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opercomp
Richmond
Var
Federal ‘Reserve Zone
North Carolina
Merchants’ National
Planters’ National
Ional Sete End Gy Dank Areional
National American Exchange
Greensboro
First National
Durham
First Nations
Gastonia
Lexington
People’s National
Winston-Salem
People’s Natio First National
Statesville
First Natal
Thomasville
First Nation- Wadeat First National
Elizabeth City
Elkin National
Elkin
Greenville
Hickory
National
Kinston
Lauraborge National
Meareational
Morannton
Pleat Naional
Mt. Airy
Shuford National
Newton
National Bank of
Granville
Oxfords Merchants
Nationa
Ral
Roanoke
Mount
Halton Enlistments Halt in Galveston Texas
The Navy Department ordered a halt to new enlistments from honorably discharged sailors at the local recruiting station. Navy strength stands at 51,000, with all applicants placed on a waiting list. Troop movements from Galveston to Mexico are expected to pause until transports arrive early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Navy Department
Navy
Mexico
Cattle Bring Good Prices at Lutz Farm Auction
On the farm of the late John B. Lutz last Thursday an auction sold five thoroughbred milch cows for about 115 dollars each, two senior bulls at 37.50 and 32.50, four grade cows at 10 dollars each, and a senior herd bull at 3134 dollars, with all animals bought by the highest bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Lutz
Hen With Big Family In Mount Olive Spotlighted
Mount Olive May 3 Two hundred fifty chicks with one hen is the sight at Mrs J L Brock s Faison home The first hen to set this spring was placed with her brood then tall chicks from other hens were added in the Tame enclosure kept with the first for a few days to wean them from their brood The same hen stayed with the chicks throughout It is said they worked remarkably well Also Mrs J M Little of this city traveled to Charlotte by telegram to attend the death of her sister Mrs A C Bethune, formerly Aberdeen resident, now at a Sanatorium in Charlotte A sale ad for Dr King s New Discovery touts relief for coughs and long-standing throat trouble with a 50c bottle offered and Bucklen s Amica Salve for pimples
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olive
J. L. Brock
Faison
J. M. Little
Charlotte
A.C. Bethune
Aberdeen
Dr. King
Jennie Flemming
New Dover
Ohio
Bucklen
Funston Telegrams Prompt War Department Conference
Washington May 3 Brigadier General Funston’s dispatches on Vera Cruz prompted a long War Department conference with Secretary Garrison and Major General Wotherspoon. Funston sought instructions amid a hostile Mexican army near the city. Outposts were watched by Mexicans. about ten thousand troops camped nearby. Secretary Garrison summarized that Mexicans held 5000 at Jalapa and about 1500 at Palma and that refugees were scarce. He noted rumors and said a Mexican officer at Vera Cruz was ordered to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Funston
Vera Cruz
War Department
Garrison
Wotherspoon
The
Garrigan
Hanston
Fant
Zspota
Engineer Corps
Maas
Soledad
Jalapa
Palma
Young Boy Killed in Fight at Local Sanatorium
Thompson, 13, son of the late John Thompson, died Sunday morning at Foot Hills Sanatorium from a fractured skull after a fight with Garland Harris, 14. The incident began when nails were thrown at Harris during work at Calaell Furniture Co. Harris was jailed with no bail to await August term. Thompson was buried at Steele Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
John ‘Thompson
Foot Hills
Garland Harris
Harris
Calaell Furniture Co
Tod
Dead Way
Steele
Young Harris
Newton County pamphlet highlights regional advantages
A promotional pamphlet on Catawba county, prepared for weeks, will soon be published and distributed to manufacturers and capitalists in Northern cities and the Middle West. Col. D. P. Waters authored the material, with focus on Newton and surrounding areas and illustrations showcasing key attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamph- Catawba County
Middle West
D. P. Waters
Particul
Newton
Highland elects B E Houston as mayor and trustees chosen
In the town election, B E Houston was elected mayor. James E Shook, Jefferson D Miller, T Percy Mauser, Willis P Smith, Chas E Hefner, and Jno F Newton were selected as school trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.E. Houston
Highland
B. E. Houston
Jas. E. Shook
Jefferson D. Miller
T. Percy Mauser
Willis P.’Smith Aldfermen
Chas E. Hefner
Jno. F. Newton
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promoted for Children’s Worms
A 19th century advertisement urges parents to give Kickapoo Worm Killer to sickly children with stomach pains and worms. It markets the remedy as a confection that expels worms and easing symptoms like feverishness, poor sleep, sour stomach, and occasional diarrhea, promising quick, painless administration by a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Murphy to Run New Drug Store on West Broad Street
Mr and Mrs John C Murphy arrived in Statesville from Greensboro to manage Murphy s Press and emption Shop the new drug store on West Broad Street Fixtures are being installed and the store will open in a few days. Meanwhile the Commercial Club seeks an earlier morning train to Charlotte urging Southern Railway to improve connections for traveling men by adding a fast train from Old Fort through Statesville to Charlotte arriving by 9 30 a m and returning by 3 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Statesville
Southern Railway
Charlotte
Old Fort
St ‘Ille
Titter Town
Americans All in War Names and Origins
A New York World column lists soldiers and their surnames from many nations such as Lee, Watson, Morton, Taylor, Lane, Gilbert, Poinsett, Bennett, Leahy, Pankowski, Schumaker, Frohlichstein, Katzenberger, Schwarz, Smith, Schmidt, Fisher, Cameron, McMillan, McCloy, Anderson, Peterson, Kwapick, Deverick, De Fabbio. It argues the men are Americans all, defenders of the Republic and homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Scott
Ee Cruz
Man
Pieteber
Watson
Morton
Taylor
Lane
Gilbert
Poinsett
de Lowry
Bennett
Cameron
McMillan
McCloy
Anderson
Peterson
Kwapick
Deverick
de Fabbio
Walloog
Keas
Percy
Shevy Chase
Gisburne
Robin Hood
Great Republic
New York
World
Marriage At Startown High School Dormitory
Mr Henry Frye and Miss Bessie Cline wed Sunday evening in Startown High School Dormitory with Rev H G Kopenhaver officiating The couple surprised friends with the ceremony Rev A W Setzer led funeral services for Mrs Leonard Campbell at Zion Church on Sunday A large crowd attended reflecting the high esteem for the deceased who left a husband and a nine year old child after seven years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frye
Bessie Cline
Startown High School
H. G. Kopenhaver
A.W. Setzer
Leonard Campbell
Zion Church
Campbell
Health, a Factor in Success in Daily Life
Health a factor in success. The largest factor contributing to a man's success is undoubtedly health. A man is seldom sick when his bowels are regular and never well when constipated. Chamberlain's Tablets aid constipation, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion. Sold by Moser & Luts and Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Moser & Luts
Grimes Drug Co
Preston speaks in Hickory on Ninth District race
Hon E R Preston candidate for Congress in the Ninth District spoke at City Hall Hickory on Saturday evening May 2. He urged carrying out voters’ wishes, criticized Webb’s district gains and called for reform. A joint debate challenge followed, with emphasis on Preston’s support from Catawba County and rural farmers groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Preston
Congress
Ninth Congressional District
W. J. Shuford
Preston Sapec
Preston
Ninth Congressional
Gyrm
Webb
Ninth
United States
George Washington
Jand
Self
Catawba County
Setzer Eckerd Ceremony at Rev J H Er Residence
Sunday morning at the residence of Rev J H Er who performed the ceremony Mr B C Setzer a prominent merchant and Mrs Laura Eckard of Lenoir College were married in a quiet ceremony with local attendees and church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H.er
B.C. Setzer
Laura Eckard
Lenoir College
Married couples unite in two Burke County weddings
Sunday ceremonies joined Miss Lillian Barger and Mr. Clauae Barger in marriage with Rev. A L Bolick officiating. Congratulations pour in from friends as the couple begins life together. Also Sunday evening at H A Adams residence Miss Artie Cline wed Mr. Willie Crafton in a well attended Burke County ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clauae
Barger
Lillian ‘Barger
A. L. Bolick
A.R. Barger
Daugs
G M. Barger
H. A. Adams
Artie Cline
Willie Crafton
Burke County
Missionary Tidrick Wounded by Lion in Sudan Field
Rev Halph W Tidrick of the American United Presbyterian mission in Khartoum, Sudan, died of wounds from an encounter with a lion. Tidrick began service in 1906 and entered the mission field earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khartoum
Egyptian
Sudan
Halph. W. Tidrick
America United Presterian Mission
Mr. Tidrick
Rheumatism Cure Ad From Newton Resident
A Newton resident writes that his sister's husband suffered rheumatism in his arm and after applying Chamberlain's Liniment he woke with the pain gone. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for chronic muscular rheumatism, sold by Moser & Lots and Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Toms
Chamberlain
Moser & Lots & Grimes Drug Co
Vera Cruz Takes City Guard Under Funston Plan
Vera Cruz reports that Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston and the 5th Infantry Brigade assume guard duties for the city and environs while martial law remains. Civil governor Robert J. Kerr works with Mexican officials under Mexican law as normal life resumes despite military oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Gros
Funston
Vera Cruz
Navy
Frederick Funston
Theifth Infantry Brigade
United States Army
Robert J. Kerr
Spelling Pamphlet Provokes Lincup Nervousness
The Towson Maryland Union News notes a pamphlet advocating simplified spelling, calling it the funniest thing seen in years. It quotes a LincolN official fearing it would make him too nervous to work, predicting continued old fashioned editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson
Union News
Methodist Bishops Named in Semiannual Meeting
The Methodist Episcopal Church bishops meeting in Philadelphia endorsed President Wilson's effort to avoid war with Mexico. They announced assignments for next fall’s annual conferences in the west and south, listing bishops in Tennessee East Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilson
Mexico
Tennessee
Henderson
East Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Leete
Catawba Bay Promotes Clarence C Sherrill to Major Corps
Catawba county residents learn of the promotion of Clarence C. Sherrill to a senior position in the corps of engineers. He is the son of M. O. Sherrill state librarian and brother of Mrs. S L Alderman E G Sherrill of Greensboro and Marvin Sherrill former city manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawaa County
Clarence C. Sherrill
Corps of Engineers
U.S.A
Sherrill
M. O. Sherrill
S.L. Alderman
E. G. Sherrill
Greensboro
Marvin Sherrill
Most Prompt and Effectual Care for Bad Colds
An old advertisement extols Chamberain's Cough Remedy as a pleasant, effective cure for bad colds. It claims to relieve lungs, aid expectoration, open secretions, and restore health, noting world wide sales and easy availability at local stores. Mentions Miss Norma Stevenson visiting Taylorsville and recommends Dean's Regulats as a modern laxative available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberain
Grimes Dragg & Moser & Lutz
Bring Home Bodies of 17 Dead Marines
Vera Cruz May 3 bodies of 17 American bluejackets and marines killed in the street fighting during the occupation operations aboard the cruiser Montana on their way to New York. Solemn honors were paid by U S and foreign vessels as the Montana departed with ships crews at attention. About 100 sick and wounded Americans on board may sail north later this week. all under treatment are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
United States
New York
Montana
Marine Guards
Montai
Erick Funston
Blind preacher M A Huffman wed le Belle Beck
Rev M A Huffman, a blind preacher born nearby, married Miss le Belle Beck in the Second Reformed Church. The ceremony Saturday evening was conducted by Dr J C Leonard with Rev Beciman assisting. Both spouses are totally blind, drawing strong support from friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Huffman
Lexington
Reformed Church Standard
le Belle Beck
Second Reformed Church
J. C. Leonard
Beciman
Electric Bitters Boost Appetite and Digestion Claims
An old advertisement extolls Electric Bitters as a spring tonic improving appetite and digestion, aiding liver and stomach issues, and cleansing the system. It cites Mr. T. D. Peeble’s stomach relief and offers pottles for 50 cents to $1.00 at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D Peeble
Dr King’s New Life Pills Featured in Local Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for bowel and kidney health and clearer complexion. It quotes C. E. Hartfield of Chicago praising relief from a box and notes pills sold for 25 cents at local druggists amid mentions of Dr Vines’s upcoming sermon at Claremont College’s Reform Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. Hartfield
Chicago
Vines
Claremont College
Hickory People Rally For Fellow Sufferers Testimony
On March 6, 1912 Mr Mings endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as the best kidney remedy he ever used. The notice urges readers to avoid imitators and buy Foster Adams Co products. Hickory North Carolina residents are urged to seek relief and share experiences with local sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mings
Ney
Dean
Foster Aibum Co
Buffalo
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Eh Austin
Ildebran
Claremont
Halton
Wada
Setzer-Eckard
Newtonftiappe
J. D. Andrew
Classis of Reformed Church of the United
W. A. Self
Hickor
Preston Club
Catawba
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Catawba Bay
Norma Stevenson
Taylorsville
Huffman
Luckien
Amnics
Mer
Z. B. Buchannan
First National Bank
H. W. Harris
Tenth Avenue
Ieee
N. C
Ety
Meer
Bates Bee
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