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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
2
A Viking era model ship by Louis Voorhees, a local architect linked to Herbert Hurter, is shown in the display window recalling ancient seafaring days. The piece highlights Voorhees's craftsmanship and local historic interest in shipbuilding heritage.
The Harllee Furniture Company presents a colorful ship replica modeled on the Gokstad Viking vessel unearthed near Christiana Norway in 1882. The 193 foot hull is reproduced with intact stern and oars, sails, and shields, reflecting a coast vessel capable of seafaring.
Martin J. Durkin, a fugitive police slayer, is reported near surrender in an eastern city near the Canadian border. Attorneys offer conditions to delay trial, grant sixty days for defense, and keep him out of custody until jury appearance. his left arm remains badly injured and needs medical care unavailable in hiding.
A free concert is tonight at High Point college auditorium directed by Dan W. Smith. The program includes Gaines pieces, Old English arrangements, Grande Fantaisie Militaire, Russian Folk Song fantasy, and spirituals with solos by Mrs. R. M. Andrews and others.
Eight cases were tried before Judge Donald C. MacRae in city court. Lawrence Bradley was ordered to pay $5 weekly for wife support. Halcome and Mendenhall paid speeding costs. Ernest Smith fined $16 plus costs for violation of the prohibition law. Lee Mays acquitted of reckless driving. R L Montgomery released on half costs and required to repair vehicles. Robert Shoaf arraigned on beating a board bill and released on costs plus payment of the bill. Will Jones acquitted of beating a board bill.
Lon Chaney stars in The Phantom of the Opera a Universal romantic thriller shown tomorrow at the Orpheum theater. Promoted as a bold new face for Chaney, the ghost character is said to be unlike any of his previous roles and more extraordinary than The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
In Atlanta on December 9 the Uncle Remus Memorial association would elect officers during the 77th anniversary observance of Joel Chandler Harris birthday. Frank L. Stanton praised Harris for “lighting the windows of the universe” with his Uncle Remus tales translated worldwide. The meeting was to be held at Wren's Nest.
A pharmacy advertises Melloglo Beauty Cream claiming it nourishes purifies and fades imperfections for a child like smooth complexion. The notice urges purchasing at Randal's Pharmacy to apply before bed and leave on overnight for best results.
The Gordon Street home of Mr. Harris, maintained as a shrine since his death on July 3, 1908, is the scene for a romantic event. Tonight his eldest granddaughter Miss Aileen Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Harris, will wed Edward Deleon Scruggs of Brewton Alabama.
West Palm Beach report notes Baby Stribbling of Atlanta and Young Stribling's kid brother fought Dick Barker of Macon Georgia to a draw in a ten round match.
A man who angered his neighbors by an act of rage sparked a family scene after giving his son a drum for Christmas. The Wagger Jewelry Store advertises a 25 percent price reduction appealing to shoppers.
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