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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
2
After the war a keen competition emerges as reorganizations take effect. Major factions vie for influence in the new structure. Officials aim to stabilize operations while different interest groups push for leverage and policy direction.
In Georgia a crime and prohibition crossroads dominates the governor race as mob violence prompts a push for strict law enforcement. Candidates Harris and Hardman vow to enforce all laws and curb lynching, while urban counties’ defiance of prohibition fuels the debate and recalls Beavers’ crackdown controversy.
Lexington mayor Charles Young announces candidacy for the state senate from the 23rd district Davidson Anson union Stanly and Davidson counties mark the field for the primaries June 2. Indications suggest no opposition. The Republican convention in Chicago looms with talk of indictments and party clashes. Mrs Sarah E Shemwell, widow of Dr O M Shemwell, dies at 78 after four months illness at Tyre home. Survived by Baxter Shemwell Harold Shemwell L B Wheeler G P Shackelford W J Vestal and Delia Shemwell. Funeral at Tyre residence.
W N Royall aged 64 former general manager of the Atlantic Coast Line died at his Wilmington home after prolonged illness. He began as a clerk here 47 years ago and rose to lead the railroad before his retirement. Funeral held in Florence South Carolina. Surviving wife Miss Mella Norris daughter Lesa sons Sam and Normal Royall two brothers and a sister. All who have not registered by Saturday night will be unable to take part in the bond election.
In Winston-Salem a department store safe was blown early Sunday, $100 in silver stolen. Coroner's jury cites natural causes for Henry Shack Scales who died in an auto accident nearby. The town marked its 150th anniversary, plus sequentennial observances, as Louise Crute Heilig died at 20 after infant death. William F. Burbank, Sentinel owner, died after kidney trouble. services held.
Flagstaff Arizona February 22 Leo Crane Indian agent at Keams canyon Arizona was killed by Indians last Friday per unconfirmed reports from Gallup New Mexico and Holbrook AK. Efforts to confirm the report have been unsuccessful.
Citizens are urged to ensure their names appear on the registration books before Saturday night. The notice emphasizes timely verification to participate in upcoming elections and avoids disqualification due to registration errors.
Mrs. J. B. Whittaker credits Thedford's Black-Draught with preventing serious illness in her family. She praises its vegetable formula for aiding digestion, relieving indigestion and headaches, and notes it has kept their health strong for years.
K G Prevo of Bedford Indiana reports an attack of lagrippe left him thin and sick until two bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and restored his weight. The ad promotes it as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and croup from Mann Drug Co.
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