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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
5
An elderly resident, David Faulkner, approaches his hundredth birthday on September 16 but remains in frail health with a doubtful recovery. Nearby, friends express unease over his condition as he nears the milestone.
The court room was hot this morning from sun heat and witness dispositions. Several cases were heard with two defendants found not guilty after neighborly prosecutions. Highlights include Verey Newsome guilty of forcible trespass, Charles Green discharged on larceny charges, and Elsie Chilton’s case continued for operating a car with the cutout open.
Miss Claire Galligan of the New York Women's Swimming Association achieves a brilliant victory in the 22-yard national AAU championship held in New York. She posts a time of 5 minutes 32.5 seconds, setting a new American record for a 75 foot pool.
High Point Red Cross chapter notes a drop in knitting output with fewer finished garments week ending August 3. Volunteers log totals including 19 pajama coats 14 trousers and 1 operating cap, plus many buttonholes across nine days of sewing at the Red Cross rooms.
SCHEDULE OF INTERURBAN MOTOR LINES In incorporated office Bligh Point N C in effect April 1918 Leaves High Point Elwood Hotel for Winston 730 am 11 am 315 pm Leaves Winston Zinzendorf Hotel for High Point 1000 am 2 pm High Point Greensboro Line for Greensboro 8 am 11 am 250 pm Leaves Greensboro Guilford Hotel 230 am 1 pm 5 pm Local fares eight cents per mile One suitcase carried free Additional luggage 25c per item Express service available Drivers sober and careful Daily operation between High Point and Greensboro with stops along the line for passengers
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