Tanlac credited with curing long term stomach woes
W M Jones of Johnstown North Carolina praises Tanlac for relieving 14 years of wife stomach troubles and six years of his own. He says improvement began within days, enabling both to eat with relief and regain strength. Hart Drug Co. in High Point sells Genuine Tanlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
North Carolina
W. M. Jones
Johnstown
Mr. Jones
Taniac
High Point
Hart Drug Co
Alice and Friends Pleaseed Large Audience at School
Alice in Wonderland presented at the school auditorium with 260 participants in a swift week of rehearsal. The production featured musical numbers tied to the story and a young chorus that drew hearty laughter. Performances run tonight at 8 30 and tomorrow at 2 30 with candy for early ticket buyers.
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Lewis Carroll
Alice
Wonderland
Fair Alice
Fairies
German-Born Youth Held on Spy Suspicion in Newport News
Wolfgang Berger a German national was arrested in Newport News and held by immigration authorities on suspicion of spying. He carried a book listing many American vessels including warships and said he has not worked for three years while traveling Atlantic ports and begging. He claimed to have deserted the German liner Wilhelm Der Grosse in New York three years ago. Immigration officials conduct a thorough investigation as Berger remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Wolfgang Berger
United States
Berger
Wilhelm der Grosse
New York
Damage suits tried in Catawba court
In Newton on February 9, R A Conrad sued dairyman R L Shuford for 2000 dollars damages after a team driven by the plaintiff ran away from one of Shuford’s cars, and the case resulted in an award of 200 dollars. Superior court also heard Robert Bostain’s claim for damages from a 1915 Hickory road collision with the Henkel car, seeking compensation for a broken leg.
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Newton
R. A. Conrad
R. L. Shuford
Robert Bostain
Thomas L. Henkel
Glenn Henkel
Hickory
Henkel
Hickory Road
Balme
Sampsons Stand Trial Over WV Murder Case
In Clay West Virginia on February 9 Howard Sampson and his father Andrew face trial for the murder of neighbor Preston Tanner in Booger Hole. A lynch mob formed when authorities arrested the Sampsons two weeks ago amid rumors of a dozen past killings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
W. Va
Howard Sampson
Andrew Sampson
Preston Tanner
Booger Hole
West Virginia
Sampsons
Romeo and Juliet with The da Bara at the Rose
A theatrical card announces Romeo and Juliet presented with The da Bara at the Rose on February 14, St Valentine’s Day.
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Theda Bara
the Rose
St. Valentine’s Day
Drastic Conspiracy and Espionage Laws Proposed
Washington February 9 a judiciary committee backed by the administration urged passage of the most drastic espionage and conspiracy laws yet proposed. The bill, largely drafted by the department of justice, would grant the executive branch broad powers to punish offenses involving international relations. The measures, pressured by the administration, were to be taken up in the Senate as soon as possible and likely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Department of Justice
Executive Department
Safe Conduct Sought for German Officials
The Scandinavian-American line asked Germany to guarantee safe passage through the war zone for the steamer Frederick VII, carrying Count von Bernstorff and his party home on February 13. The request supplements the safe-conduct through the blockade zone already sought from the U S State Department and promised by Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Count von Bernstorff
American State Department
Great Britain
France
High Point City Council Adopts Election on Charter Amendment
The February 6 1917 meeting calls a March 13 1917 election to decide Amendment No 1 to High Point charter. Ballot requires yes or no voting on mayor and four councilmen election and nonpartisan primary. New voter registration ordered with registrars appointed.
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City of
High Point
General Assembly of
North Carolina
House
Senate
General Assembly
City of High Point appoints registrars and election judges
The city approves registration books for the amendment election with registrars for each ward and lists polling places. Appointed judges and open registration dates are set from February 24 to March 16, 1917, with specific times and voting locations at Back of the Home Banking Co Washington St, City Hall Jordan St, Jarrell Hotel South Main, and South Side fire station Rankin St.
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L. J. Ingram
J. L. Sechrest
W. F. Brown
J. D. Suttenfield
D.S. Gurley
W. D. Simmons
C. M. Brown
A. B. Horney
R. H. Secrest
A. R. Hammer
Z. M. Sillman
J. E. Wagner
M. L. Burke
J. P. Myers
P. W. Kirkman
E. S. Parrish
the Home Banking Co
Washington Street
City Hall
Jordan Street
Third Ward
Jarrell Hotel
South Main Street
Fourth Ward
South Side
Rankin Street
City of
High Point
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Washington
D. C
Charlotte
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Catawba
Sampson
Bell-Ans
Germany
Hart Schaffner & Marx
N. H. Silver Company
Hart Schaffner & Mark Clothes
W. P. Pickett
Dichovia Bank & Trust
Compa Ny
Washington,d.c
Statesville
Morganton
North
Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
Charlotte CO
Concord
Salisbury
Lexington
Greensboro
Gastonia
Elkin
Junction Point
Congress
Pullman
S. E. Burgess
Clarlette
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