Two Brunswick men executed after murder verdict
OC W Stewart and Elmer Stewart of Brunswick county were tried for first degree murder and sentenced to death by electrocution after appeals. The case involved the killing of Deputy Marshal Lilly and Prohibition Officer George on July 29 1924 near Bob's Branch. The Supreme Court upheld the verdict and fixed the execution date.
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A. W. McLean
Stewart
Co. W. Stewart
Elmer Stewart
Brunswick County
Superior Court
Henry A. Grady
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Supreme Court
Brunswick
General Assembly
OC. W. Stewart
Leon George
Sam Lilly
Woodus Kellum
Stewarts
United States
Prohibition
Wilmington
Bob’s
Lilly
George
Airdale
Cape Fear
Raleigh
Squire Brown breaks rib in meat market fall
Warren G. Brown magistrate and police court judge reports a broken rib after he tripped on a mat at Eli Ingram’s meat market on East Commerce Street yesterday. He was able to be out today but in considerable pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Brown
Squire Brown
Eli Ingram
East Commerce Street
Squire
Painful Face to Face with Officer at Meeting
Hambone describes a tense encounter where he must confront a policeman up close. He expresses strong resentment at the idea of the officer approaching him from behind and warns he does not want them to walk up on him.
Revival at Southside Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd
Evang list W G Hughes conducted a revival at the Southside Baptist Church, drawing many converts. He urged renewed zeal against lukewarm faith, criticized political female participation, and urged a revival of conviction and service. Meanwhile, North Carolina officials ordered preparation for the state salary and wage commission meeting on April 23, with departments instructed to compile employee duties, classifications, and wage data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
W. G. Hughes
Hughes
Christ
High Point
Naleigh
State Salary and Wage Commission
Salary and Wage Commission
Muse has novel experience with Ford in woods mishap
C C Muse arrived in the city after days in the Sand Hills returning from Pinehurst Southern Pines and other points. His Ford left the road on a downhill near Carthage and struck saplings. The car suffered damage a wheel crushed and front axle bent. One rear tire hung on a tree. The local plumber went to Knollwood and Star for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Muse
Sand Hills
Ford
Pinehurst
Southern Pines
Mr. Muse
Carthage
Knollwood and
Star
Albert Lynch Improves Aids Return Home Plans
Albert Lynch, patient at the National sanatorium in Johnson City Tennessee, shows marked improvement and is expected to return to his High Point home within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lynch
National Sanatorium
Johnson City
Tenn
Mr. Lynch
High Point
Drafted Men in World War Were Rejected for Physical
Washington April 17 report notes men drafted for World War service but not accepted by the army due to physical disqualifications. The items detail the fate of these registrants, including possible reclassified statuses and exemptions under health criteria.
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Washington
E W Fowler Returns to Build in City
E W Fowler announces return to business at 221 Greer Street with building work guaranteed. Contact via phone 6144 for services and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Fowler
Greer Street
Better Homes Authorities Report 1500 Committees Organized in 1925
Better Homes in America with Secretary Hoover as president aimed to raise home standards. Kalamazoo reports strong local interest with model house and decorations boosting sales and home life awareness. Lockport notes demand for similar furniture and eight new affordable houses. Nationwide, 1,500 local committees formed to observe Better Homes Week May 11 to 17.
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Better Homes
Better Homes In
America
Hoover
Kalamazoo, Mich
Better Homes Committee
Washington
Kalamazoo
Better Stories
John D. Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
John M. Gries
Division of Building and Housing
Department of Commerce
Lockport
Better Times
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Hambone
Meditations
Paikey
Tain’ Min’ Meetin’ UP
Southside
C. C. Muse
Baylor
Paris
Randall’s Pharmacy
Evan
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