First Man Gets Pension From Villa Raid at Columbus
John W. Yarbrough, private in Troop Thirteenth Cavalry, is named the first American to receive a pension from the Columbus Villa raid. Wounded in the left arm, he had it amputated below the elbow. He recounts the defense of the guard house, the pounding of rounds, and the capture of two horses by Villistas. He says three lieutenants were on duty and disputes claims of mutiple officers absent and machine guns malfunctioning. He plans to retire on a $45 monthly pension and seek work in Washington after visiting Staunton, Virginia.
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San Antonio
Tex
Villa
Columbus
John W. Yarbrough
Thirteenth Cavalry
Yarbrough
Yarborough
Philippines
Mexico
Castleman
Lucas
Cummines
Villistas
el Paso
Fort Bliss Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Staunton
Washington
War Department
Richmond
Prominent farmer dies in runaway near Lexington
Charles F. Ward, about 55, died when his team bolted and dragged him after his neck broke from the brake rope. He left a wife and children. funeral held at Jerusalem church led by Rev. J. A. Palmer. Also reported Grover Walser, 30, died from blood poisoning after shaving mishap. J W Williams banks a 15 pound carp at Yadkin river. neighbors hosted fish breakfast.
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Jerusalem Church
J. A. Palmer
Grover Walser
Yadkin College
Shiloh Church
Here
H. L. Powell
J. W. Williams
Churchland
Yadkin River
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by High Point Testimony
High Point resident H. Poole of 1007 E. Green St reports kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes irregular secretions, back pain, dizziness, and fatigue before a complete cure. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y manufacturers.
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Dean
H. ©. Poole
E. Green St
High Point
Poole
Foster Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Is This Democracy Dealt At Greensboro County Convention
Reported lines from a Greensboro county Democratic convention criticize a proposed change to precinct committee structure and question fairness. The piece names High Point figures including J E Nickman and Brockett, questions cast on Dalton supporters, and defends four High Point committeemen. It ends urging justice and a square deal.
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Democratic Party
Greensboro
Mesers
J. E. Nickman
Carter Dalton
Arthur Lyon
Wescott Roberson
Dred Peacock
T. J. Gold
R. B
Denhall
High Point
Dalton
Real Estate Deals Trickle Through High Point
Tuesday transfers cover multiple High Point properties. Davis couple sell to J P Laffoon for 100 dollars on Best Street near J N Campbell corner. Wheeler to Shore 500 dollars for Snow Park block. Hedrick to Matthews 300 dollars in Buttom place subdivision. Kearns to Balri Blair and others one tenth acre by Richland Creek. Wheelers transfer to Julius D Taylor for 100 dollars Lot 3 Section 6 Blair and Jordan lands.
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High Point
R. H. Wheeler
W. D. Shore
Snow Park
J. M. Hedrick
J. M. Matthews
Buttom Place
EF. T. Kearns
William A. Balri
J. J. Blair
Ada Blair
Richland Creek
Carter's Branch
High Point Township
R. A. Wheeler
Josie M. Wheeler
Julius D. Taylor
Blair and
Jordan
Four Towns to Form Four Team Baseball League
Representatives from Gastonia Morganton Kannapolis and Statesville met in Statesville to plan a four town baseball league for the coming season. Most favors college players only while Gastonia prefers professional players. A May meeting in Gastonia will discuss the proposal. A fire at A R Deitz house in Statesville destroyed the dwelling, valued at 1000 dollars with 500 dollars insurance.
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Statesville
Gastonia
Morganton
Kannapolis
A. R. Deitz
Oriviner
Sermon Recaps Abrahamic Test at First Reformed Church
Dr. Woltinger preached on Abraham building an altar at First Reformed, urging Christians to sacrifice more in hard times. He stressed God’s demand for dependable followers and called the congregation to virtuous resolve. Evening service announced for 8 o'clock with Mr Wolfinger.
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First Reformed Church
Dr. Woltinger
Abraham
Isaac
Guch Chris
Bank of Commerce Promises 4 Percent Certificates
The Bank of Commerce advertises four percent on time certificates of savings deposits. Officers listed include O. E. Kearns as president J. H. Adams as vice president A. M. Rankin as vice president H. A.Millis as cashier and G. A. Pollock Jr as assistant cashier. The notice asks for opportunity to value your business.
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O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
H. A. Millis
G. A. Pollock, JR
High Point Floral Co advert announces fresh flowers
The notice promotes a club week sale featuring American Beauties Orchids Roses lilies and more with orders encouraged early. It lists products including carnations snapdragons and assorted colors and provides a telephone contact and date 4 24 11 for price inquiries.
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High Point Floral CO
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Lieut
James PL Castleman
Lexington
Charles F. Ward
Mr. Ward
Terry, A. E. Tate
Homer Wheeler
Otis Men
Brockett
Capt
E. K. Ingram
Cyrus Cummings
Carson Sinclair
Mr. Dalton
Crats
Pire
Mr. Brockett
Rankin
Ingram, Cummings and
Sinclair
First Reformed
Tians
Mr. Wolfinger
The
Bank of Commerce
aNi
Wachovia
Weg
Bank & Trust CC
North Carolina
Westcott Roberson
Total
the Commercial National Bank
N. C
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
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