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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1926
Page
4
A brief quote attributed to Mme Sweichine remarks that people claim justice yet true justice should cause trembling. The line references Ecclesiastes 7 16 and offers a cautionary note on self righteousness and fear of judgment.
The speaker laments sleep favors the lowly over kings asking how sleep can come to a wet sea-boy yet be denied to a king. Shakespeare questions divine justice as Henry IV’s crown rests on unrest. The passage ends noting uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
William R. Webb 84 died at his Bell Buckle Tennessee home. A renowned educator known as Old Sawney he founded the Webb School, produced national leaders, and once served as Tennessee's U S senator. Civil War service included 15th North Carolina Infantry. later studied at the University of North Carolina and taught at Horner's School before pioneering Cullooka preparatory school.
A biographical notice chronicles William R. Webb and the Bell Buckle Webb School, noting his strict discipline and Christian principles that shaped scholars and character. It highlights his son’s succession, his defiance of public opinion, and his lasting influence on American education. It also mentions Prohibition enforcement and a Buncombe County sheriff leading a dry law drive.
A High Point observer contrasts North Carolina sentences, noting a five year federal term for moonshine production with a five year state term for murder. He argues the state shows too little punishment for homicide while leniency toward lesser offenses persists.
The text contrasts views on obeying laws with some advocating violation of undesirable laws. Clarence Darrow and other law scholars are cited arguing for disregarding bad statutes while upholding good ones, with a note that Christianity was “bootlegged into Rome” and that opposing camps might unite.
The tennis associa tion bars a Wills Lenglen match as Lenglen is now professional. Amateur rules oppose players receiving money for tennis. Golf shows a looser line with amateurs facing no objections when a fee is involved.
A compact column examines how traditional divorce norms have evolved as social attitudes, laws, and gender roles shift. It notes changing court procedures and administering marriage dissolution in modern society. The piece contextualizes archival practices with contemporary family dynamics.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes Davidson College has been given 100000 by a benefactor who wishes to remain unidentified. The piece contrasts anonymous giving with gifts made for public credit and cites biblical guidance on alms.
Obituary recalls Webb as a premier Southern teacher and educator, likening him to Thomas Arnold of the South. Born in Mt. Tirzah North Carolina, he led Bell Buckle School in Tennessee for decades, served in the Confederate Army, and was active as a U.S. Senator and bank director. His lasting legacy lies in his magnetic teaching style and inspirational influence on youth.
The editor calls for names of any other Confederate soldiers living in Guilford County who are not currently drawing a pension beyond those listed filed with the clerk. He lists 18 names and urges quick action, requesting name age address and unit details. Dated December 18 1926 and signed by M W Gant.
A Raleigh conference urged a coast cold storage plant to freeze and store NC fish. Wade H. Phillips and J. K. Dixon said such a facility would stabilize markets, relieve oversupply, and cut losses by timing sales with demand. Local patronage urged to boost home industry.
Senator Blease of South Carolina introduced a resolution to probe the primary campaign expenses of Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania who was defeated for renomination. He argued there is no difference between seating a candidate who spent much money and keeping out another who spent even more.
A critical look at early release from California prisons. The piece contrasts calls for reform with a vivid vignette of a former inmate given five dollars and forced to navigate hunger, cold, and temptation in a city teeming with luxury, seeking work yet sinking back into crime.
John W. Langley former Kentucky congressman was paroled in Washington after serving one year of a three year sentence for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law.
Migrating frogs covered railroad tracks over a mile between Vladislovaka and Sarygol in Crimea, forcing a Moscow Express train to stop for three hours.
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