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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
3
The state council of the North Carolina Odd Fellows reports growth to 460 locals and a total membership of 11,788 for the year, up from 360. Secretary Vance presents the annual tally ahead of the Gasônia state meeting next week in Winston-Salem.
The Gokteik Viaduct in Burma is described as the highest railroad bridge in the world, rising about eight hundred feet above the water and spanning a deep gorge. The note highlights the engineering feat and the dramatic height of the structure.
The timetable lists northbound train arrivals and departures with expected times such as 1:29 p m 1:56 p m 2:14 p m and 3:28 p m at various stations noting that stated times are not guaranteed.
Admiral Viscount Jellicoe, during a Sydney visit, warned that the British empire depends on naval supremacy and urged preparation for war. He cited past ship shortages and called for ready sea power, noting lessons from Germany's submarine campaign and a months tour of northern Australian ports.
In Hallowell Maine an owner tied his car to a tree with a chain around a wheel. A thief jacked up the vehicle removed the chained wheel and swapped the rear wheel into place before driving off, leaving one wheel still chained to the tree.
James W. Parker, 30, of Fayetteville, was killed at work at the Jackson brothers sewer project when an eight inch sewer line he was joining collapsed and trapped him. Fellow workers could not rescue him before the collapse ended the incident.
William C. Jones of Greensboro was elected president of the Guilford County Commissioners Association at Wrightsville Beach. W. C. Boren became fifth vice president, B. A. Patton of Asheville was elected vice president, and Rich Davenport of Gastonia was named secretary. Ten vice presidents were chosen from districts. Greensboro and Asheville were discussed as future meeting sites.
Washington merchants are accused of graft and profiteering in food, with profits over 100 percent cited on staples. Congressman Yates Webb says high living costs must fall and cites potato, beef, and lettuce price discrepancies as examples. He notes government seizures in Tampr and similar actions elsewhere as part of the effort.
New York reports a cruel theft in broad daylight as attorney Alexander Coblitz, aided by a crutch in the rain, is robbed of his umbrella by a well dressed young man who darts away, leaving the victim shocked and pursued.
In Clinton Massachusetts on August 15 a couple's honeymoon was disrupted by the bride's 12 cats. Mr Harry Zeal testified he objected to the felines on their bridal trip. The wife said he attacked her and she noted jealousy toward her first husband whose grave she visits. Zeal paid a $10 fine for assault and she $5 toward counsel fees. A Cuba orange grove of 2,900 acres is cited as the world’s largest.
Aug 15 report from Waukegan Illinois notes E Frank Dady and his sister Nellie Conrad inherit 400000 from their father after a will changed favoring two survivors. Lorena Dady died before her father, altering the estate. Dady rose to wealth despite illiteracy.
In Kansas City on August 15 a grand avenue book store posted a twenty percent reduction on all Bibles signaling a dip in religious costs. The sign publicly notes cheaper holy books as devotion remains steady amid lower prices.
For blind bleeding and itching piles Williams Pile Ointment offered by Hart Drug Co Cleveland Ohio and VTLL TAMS MEG Co Props in Cleveland Ohio. Available by druggists or mail 50c or 1.00.
Jacob Hunter, a 102 year old Black man born April 1 1817, is the father of 23 children with 16 living. A former slave, he resides in Sedalia Missouri and is recognized as Central Missouri’s oldest man.
Mrs. Alice Mary Maguire obtained a divorce from Captain Bernard Maguire in Dublin. She described being relegated to the kitchen while her husband, home on leave, spent time with another woman in the house. When she urged the other woman to leave, she was told to be thankful she had not been put out with her children.
Wilmington officials refuse to call a recall election after a petition to remove the mayor and six councilors. By a divided vote, the issue is referred to City Attorney Robert Ruark for an official opinion.
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