Alleged Murderer of Wife on Trial
In Statesville on February 4 1916 Houston Overeash stood trial for the murder of his wife Georgianna Winecoff Overeash shot at her father’s home near Amity after a troubled marriage. Witnesses described the couple’s courtship threats and Overeash’s jealous acts before the fatal night.
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Houston Overeash
Georgianna Winecoff
TP. L.V. Cloninger
Winecot
Overcash
Cloninger
Robert Wincecoff
Houston Overcash
Rowan
Iredell
Overcas
Mra Wincecoff
Miss Daniels
West Virginia
J. H. Miller
Wimecoff
Mrs. Overcash
Overman
May
Ovvercash
Winecott
Houston
Light tractors versus horses in farm work face buyer doubts
Farmers doubt a tractor can match a horse without hidden flaws and costly problems. Experts summarize how to pick a reliable kerosene tractor with eight horse drawbar power, two drive wheels, simple low speed engine, and a reputable maker to ensure value and long service.
Ten Children Die in Cologne Bomb Blast
Amsterdam reports ten children killed when an aero plane bomb exploded as they played near a flying ground in Cologne. Children unearthed the device from a rubbish heap and a bystander warned them to flee. A boy picked it up and threw it at a man before the bomb burst.
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Cologne
Raleigh Labor Union Backs Brandeis Confirmation
Washington reports the Central Labor Union of Raleigh sent telegrams urging U.S. senators to confirm Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Walter Clark and Dr. Clarence Poe support the nomination, while Associate Justice Brown opposes the Boston candidate.
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Central Labor Union of
Raleigh
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court of the United States
Walter Clark
Clarence Poe
Mr. Brandies
Brown
German teachers drafted in wartime call up
Vienna Feb 4 150000 male teachers in the German Teachers association 550 called into the army. Seven captains 4300 lieutenants 2258 deputy lieutenants and 20900 sergeant majors and other officers. In addition 5161 teachers on the field have received the Iron Cross.
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German Teachers’ Association
Carolina and Yadkin River R R Co Schedule 1915
Schedule in effect October 1 1915 lists southbound and northbound train times with stations including High Rock Denton Gordontown Thomasville and High Point. Times show expected arrivals departures but are not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.
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High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton Ar
High Rock
Denton
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